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Nearly half of all Americans will be diagnosed with cancer at least once in their lives. Washington Post 1 in 4 deaths in America are caused by cancer. American Cancer Society 1 in 6 Americans will develop some form of skin cancer. Strang Cancer Prevention Center 1 in 7 women will develop breast cancer. Strang Cancer Prevention Center Cancer claims twice as many lives as AIDS. International Union Against Cancer By 2020, an estimated 60% of all new cancer cases will occur in the developing world. International Union Against Cancer 30% of all cancer cases could be prevented with current scientific knowledge. International Union Against Cancer 80% of children with cancer live in developing countries. International Union Against Cancer Today, between 25% and 30% of all cancer deaths are due to tobacco use. International Union Against Cancer |