What is Cancer?

The American Cancer Society defines cancer as a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. In order for a person to survive, the spread of these cells must be controlled. 

Cancer Statistics

According to the National Cancer Institute, 1 out of every 2 men, and 1 out of every 3 women will develop cancer in their lifetime.

Men:
Prostate  1 in 6
Lung and bronchus    1 in 13
Colon and rectum    1 in 17
Urinary bladder    1 in 28
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma   1 in 46
Melanoma  1 in 52
Kidney  1 in 64
Leukemia  1 in 67
Oral Cavity     1 in 73
Stomach  1 in 82

 

 

 





 




Women:
Breast  1 in 8
Lung and bronchus    1 in 17
Colon and rectum  1 in 18
Uterine corpus    1 in 38
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma   1 in 55
Ovary  1 in 68
Melanoma  1 in 77
Pancreas   1 in 79
Urinary bladder    1 in 88
Uterine cervix     1 in 135