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Cancer Articles
Keep abreast of recent headlines about cancer, cancer research, health, cancer prevention, carinogens in the environment, cancer support groups, cancer and diet, cancer and lifestyle, and more. We add articles weekly so be sure to bookmark or check back often!
ASCEND's Newsletter
See articles from our most recent newsletter. Learn about what ASCEND has been up to lately and learn more about our organization.
Types of Cancer
Articles and information about specific types of cancer.
Who is at Risk
There are many factors which can contribute to an increased liklihood of getting cancer. We are all at risk. See statistics about race and ethnicity, gender, age, and more...
Economic Cost
The economic cost of cancer on society and to individuals is staggering. The amount of money being spent on cancer research is negligable in comparison to the amount of money being spent on cancer treatment.
.. >> Related Websites
- - Onco-Link
- - American Association of Cancer Research
- - American Cancer Society
- - The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

.. >> Sobering Statistics
  • About 600,000 people die in the United States each year from cancer. (ACS)
  • OR 50,000 people every month
  • 12,500 people every week
  • 1,768 people every day
  • 75 people every hour.
  • Cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death in the U.S. (ACS)
  • 8 million Americans alive today have a history on cancer. (ACS)
  • In the U.S., men have a 1 in 2 lifetime risk of developing cancer, and for women the risk is 1 in 3. (ACS)
  • One out of every four deaths in the US is from cancer. (ACS)
  • About 40% of Americans will eventually be stricken with cancer. (John Rennie and Ricki Rusting, Scientific American)

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