Cancer is defined as "a disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue" (Mayo Clinic). Various different types of cancers exist, such as breast cancer, leukemia, brain cancer, lung cancer, melanoma, and many more.
Statistics (from National Cancer Institute)
In 2020, an estimated 1,806,590 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the US and 606,520 people will die from the disease.
Prostate, lung, and colorectal cancers account for 43% of cancers diagnosed in men in 2020. Breast, lung, and colorectal cancers account for 50% of cancers diagnosed in women in 2020.
The rate of new cancer cases is 422.4 per 100,000 people per year.
Cancer is among the leading causes of death worldwide. In 2018, there were 18.1 million new cases worldwide.
As of 2020, there is no cure for cancer. Some cancers can be treated with chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation therapy. Luckily, many scientists around the world have been working to find cures and better treatment options with minimal effects. The Cancer Research Institute is a nonprofit whose mission is to "save more lives by fueling the discovery and development of powerful immunotherapies for all types of cancer." A portion of proceeds from every sale of our Cancer bracelets is donated to the Cancer Research Institute. For more information, please visit cancerresearch.org.
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