The full link to a story presented by Huffington Post Canada pertaining to many interesting stats and thoughts about cancer is below.
The opening paragraphs are more than an introduction, but also a good depiction of the Top 10 list to follow, which also includes a slide show of photos.
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Cancer Statistics: 10 Facts That May Surprise You
The Huffington Post Canada | By Terri Coles
Posted: 05/01/2014All those daffodils you've been seeing lately aren't just a sign that spring is here: they also symbolize the Canadian Cancer Society's efforts on raising awareness and money to fight cancer.
Cancer isn't one disease but is actually hundreds of different ones. With that in mind, we've assembled a list of 10 facts about cancer in Canada that may surprise you — some pleasantly, others not as much. We hope you read something here that helps you protect your health, or that of someone else you know.
The Deadly Truth
Cancer causes about 30 per cent of all deaths in Canada: On average, 200 Canadians die of cancer each day, adding up to more than 75,000 deaths per year.
Cancer causes about 30 per cent of all deaths in Canada: On average, 200 Canadians die of cancer each day, adding up to more than 75,000 deaths per year.
More Men Are Diagnosed
Cancer diagnoses are slightly more common for men than women. On average this number is about 96,200 cases per year for men vs. 91,400 for women, according to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Cancer diagnoses are slightly more common for men than women. On average this number is about 96,200 cases per year for men vs. 91,400 for women, according to the Canadian Cancer Society.
4 Types Of Cancers Make Up More Than Half The Cases
Excluding non-melanoma skin cancers, 52 per cent of new cancers are one of four types: lung, breast, colorectal, or prostate. Lung cancer was the leading cause of cancer deaths for both men and women in 2013, according to the Canadian Lung Association. In the U.S., lung cancer kills more people each year than breast, colorectal, and pancreatic cancers combined.
Excluding non-melanoma skin cancers, 52 per cent of new cancers are one of four types: lung, breast, colorectal, or prostate. Lung cancer was the leading cause of cancer deaths for both men and women in 2013, according to the Canadian Lung Association. In the U.S., lung cancer kills more people each year than breast, colorectal, and pancreatic cancers combined.
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http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/05/01/cancer-statistics-_n_5249156.html#slide=3690513
