Cancer Prevalence and Relative Risk

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Cancer Prevalence and Relative Risk

According to the American Cancer Society:
  • Lifetime risk of developing cancer varies by gender
    • Males - 1 in 2 lifetime risk of developing cancer
    • Females - 1 in 3 lifetime risk of developing cancer
  • Cancer is the second leading cause of death behind heart disease in the United States
    • Approximately 1 in 4 deaths is attributed to cancer
  • Prevention and early detection are the keys to long-term survival