Survival stories from the rich and famous may bring wide attention to this serious issue, but it also proves that it’s an issue that can affect anyone, regardless of status.
Statistics compiled from the National Center for Policy Analysis suggest that cancer survival rates in the United States fare better than those in Europe for men and women. In terms of breast cancer, the National Cancer Institute proclaims roughly 78 percent of patients between the ages of twenty and forty-nine are surviving their bouts. In short, the battle is still going strong, but it’s far from over.
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