How many
people are suffering from cancer worldwide today?
According to huffingtonpost, every year 12.7 million people are diagnosed with cancer. Among the cancer patients, 7.6 million people face death each year. But there is evidence that these deaths could be prevented by 30 to 40 percent, and one-third could be cured if early diagnosis and treatment were done. In the US, 340,000 cases of cancer are reported every year.
According to huffingtonpost, every year 12.7 million people are diagnosed with cancer. Among the cancer patients, 7.6 million people face death each year. But there is evidence that these deaths could be prevented by 30 to 40 percent, and one-third could be cured if early diagnosis and treatment were done. In the US, 340,000 cases of cancer are reported every year.
What types
of cancers are the most common?
Lung, prostate and colorectal cancers are in the top three position. According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, the contribution of these three cancers was 42% in 2012. Among these three, in men, the most common cancer worldwide was Lung cancer in 2012.
Lung, prostate and colorectal cancers are in the top three position. According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, the contribution of these three cancers was 42% in 2012. Among these three, in men, the most common cancer worldwide was Lung cancer in 2012.
Which
countries have the most number of cancer patients?
The highest cancer rate was found in Denmark. In 2012, 338 people (both men and women) per 100,000 were diagnosed with cancer. There were nine countries where the age-standardized rate was at least 300 per 100,000. The countries were Denmark, United States, Belgium, France, South Korea, Australia, Norway, Ireland and the Netherlands.
The highest cancer rate was found in Denmark. In 2012, 338 people (both men and women) per 100,000 were diagnosed with cancer. There were nine countries where the age-standardized rate was at least 300 per 100,000. The countries were Denmark, United States, Belgium, France, South Korea, Australia, Norway, Ireland and the Netherlands.
(wcrf.org)
Who are the
most vulnerable to cancer?
It is not easy to answer this question. It depends on ages and types of cancer. Testicular cancer is the most common in the 20-39 age group. On the other hand, prostate cancer is more common in older men. Below 15 years age group, the most common cancer is leukemia. The risk of getting cancer increases as you get older. You are most vulnerable when you cross 50. (chromiumj11.imascientist.org.uk)
It is not easy to answer this question. It depends on ages and types of cancer. Testicular cancer is the most common in the 20-39 age group. On the other hand, prostate cancer is more common in older men. Below 15 years age group, the most common cancer is leukemia. The risk of getting cancer increases as you get older. You are most vulnerable when you cross 50. (chromiumj11.imascientist.org.uk)
Why is the
number of cancer patients increasing day by day?
So far, experts have found one reason of increasing rate of cancers. The reason is the increase of life expectancy. According to scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org, more than three-quarters of people who are diagnosed with cancer in the UK are over the age of 60. Older people are not fit and strong enough to fight against cancer.
So far, experts have found one reason of increasing rate of cancers. The reason is the increase of life expectancy. According to scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org, more than three-quarters of people who are diagnosed with cancer in the UK are over the age of 60. Older people are not fit and strong enough to fight against cancer.
What kinds
of cancer awareness activities are observed around the world?
To raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment World Cancer Day is observed on February 4 worldwide every year. In the United States, the month of October is observed as the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. They also observe September as the National Prostate Health Month.
To raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment World Cancer Day is observed on February 4 worldwide every year. In the United States, the month of October is observed as the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. They also observe September as the National Prostate Health Month.
What kinds
of cancers are curable?
According to medicaldaily.com, the 7 most curable cancers with strong 5-year survival rates are
According to medicaldaily.com, the 7 most curable cancers with strong 5-year survival rates are
Cervical
cancer (5-year survival rate: almost 100%)
Breast
cancer (5-year survival rate is 100% if it is diagnosed at early stages of 0
and 1)
Testicular
cancer (5-year survival rate: 95.3%)
Prostate
cancer (5-year survival rate: almost 100%)
Melanoma (5-year
survival rate: 91.5%)
Thyroid
(depending on tissue type, 5 year survival rate is almost 100%)
Hodgkin
Lymphoma (5 year survival rate: almost 95%)
Where are
the best cancer treatment centers located?
According to topmastersinhealthcare.com, the top 10 cancer treatment centers and hospitals in the world are:
According to topmastersinhealthcare.com, the top 10 cancer treatment centers and hospitals in the world are:
1. Hospital
of the University of PA – Abramson Cancer Center
Philadelphia,
PA, United States
2. Roswell
Park Cancer Institute
Buffalo, NY,
United States
3. Johns
Hopkins Hospital Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
Baltimore,
MD, United States
4.
University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX,
United States
5. Memorial
Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York,
NY, United States
6. Wake
Forest University Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center
Winston-Salem,
NC, United States
7. Princess
Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network
Toronto, ON,
Canada
8. USC
Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
Los Angeles,
CA, United States
9. Christie
Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Withington,
Manchester, United Kingdom
10. Spanish National
Cancer Research Center. Madrid, Spain
