Nearly 2 million Americans — 1,958,310, to be exact — are expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year, and 609,820 people will die of the disease, the American Cancer Society says.
have been rising by 3 percent a year, following two decades of decline and led by the increased diagnosis of advanced disease, which makes successful treatment less likely.Using data from cancer registries and the National Center for Health Statistics, the report attributes the overall decline in cancer deaths to more widespread screening, advances in treatments for some types of cancer and behavioral changes, such as less tobacco use.
Anyone can develop cancer, but 88 percent of those in the United States diagnosed with cancer are 50 or older, and 57 percent are 65 or older, according to aavailable on the American Cancer Society website. At least 42 percent of newly diagnosed cancers are “potentially avoidable” through behavioral changes, screenings, vaccination and infection treatment, the report says.
This article is part of The Post’s “Big Number” series, which takes a brief look at the statistical aspect of health issues. Additional information and relevant research are available through the hyperlinks.
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