SU2C gets its message across with the help of lots and lots of statistics. Here's a complete list of facts and figures used in the big show. We cited them for you so you don't have to go searching for them. (You're welcome.)
A 1% reduction in cancer deaths would add $500 billion into the US economy.
"The Value of Health and Longevity."
Kevin M. Murphy, Robert H. Topel. Online at: http://www.nber.org/papers/w11405.
Imagine $50 trillion; that’s what we’ll save by conquering cancer.
"The Value of Health and Longevity."
Kevin M. Murphy, Robert H. Topel. Online at: http://www.nber.org/papers/w11405.
In spite of great advancements, cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death.
"Cancer Facts and Figures 2008." The American Cancer Society. Online at: http://www.cancer.org/downloads/STT/2008CAFFfinalsecured.pdf.
In the United States, one in every four people die from cancer.
"Cancer Facts and Figures 2008." The American Cancer Society. Online at: http://www.cancer.org/downloads/STT/2008CAFFfinalsecured.pdf.
1.45 million new cancer cases are expected to be diagnosed this year.
"Cancer Facts and Figures 2008." The American Cancer Society. Online at: http://www.cancer.org/downloads/STT/2008CAFFfinalsecured.pdf.
4000 people are diagnosed with cancer each day.
"Cancer Facts and Figures 2008." The American Cancer Society. Online at: http://www.cancer.org/downloads/STT/2008CAFFfinalsecured.pdf.
Almost 165 people are diagnosed with cancer each hour.
"Cancer Facts and Figures 2008." The American Cancer Society. Online at: http://www.cancer.org/downloads/STT/2008CAFFfinalsecured.pdf.
Every minute, 3 people are diagnosed with cancer.
"Cancer Facts and Figures 2008." The American Cancer Society. Online at: http://www.cancer.org/downloads/STT/2008CAFFfinalsecured.pdf.
Every 60 seconds, another American dies of cancer.
"Cancer Facts and Figures 2008." The American Cancer Society. Online at: http://www.cancer.org/downloads/STT/2008CAFFfinalsecured.pdf.
Nearly 12 million Americans are living with a history of cancer today.
National Cancer Institute. Online at: http://www.cancer.gov/aboutnci/servingpeople/WhyItIsImportant/Slide4.
10,730 new cases of childhood cancer will occur just in 2008, and nearly 1500 children with cancer will die in 2008.
A single percent is a huge difference. I firmly support all kinds of campaign fighting cancer.
hattiesburg oncologist
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