HEALTHY LIFESTYLE · APRIL 2018
Prevention,
Early Detection,
& Personalized Care
We live in the so called Information Age where
statistical figures abound. But when it comes to
the breadth and scope of cancer, putting those
statistics into perspective is helpful. For example,
the American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates
that more than 1.73 million new cancer cases will
be identified in the U.S. this year. Sounds like a
lot. But what if I told you 1.73 million people is
just over the size of the city populations of San
Antonio, Waco, and Temple, Texas, combined?
Here’s another one: An estimated 164,690
men will learn they have prostate cancer this
year. That’s more people than fit into a Dallas
Cowboys football game and a Texas Tech Red
Raiders football game at capacity, combined.
Cancer-related statistics tell an important
story about prevention, treatment options,
and survivorship. Putting the statistics into
perspective is key, as information is important
to knowing with confidence steps you can take
to manage your health.
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