Not taking into account certain skin cancers, in 2005, more than 570,000 Americans, or more than 1,500 people a day, will die of cancer. The bad news is the rate is increasing by about 1% a year. Finally, one in three of us will be diagnosed with cancer during our life.
Cancer tends to affect older people, but it can strike at any time. Some cancer, such as breast, are becoming more common. New cases of lung cancer fall away due to the big number of smokers. According to statistics, cancer is the second leading cause of death among Americans. It is responsible for one of every four deaths in the United States
However, while the overall number of new cancers is not falling, the good news is that successful treatment rates for many of the most common types are improving rapidly.
On the other hand, recent studies claims the number of new cancer cases can be reduced substantially, and many cancer deaths can be prevented. It's in our power to adopt healthier lifestyles. Just take a look to the following list:
- avoid tobacco use,
- increase physical activity,
- achieve optimal weight,
- improve nutrition,
- avoid sun exposure.
The above actions can significantly reduce a person’s risk for cancer. On the other side, making cancer screening, information, and referral services accessible and available to all Americans is also crucial for reducing the high rates of cancer and cancer deaths.
