Lung Cancer Statistics

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~       Lung Cancer causes 28% of all cancer deaths.  This is more than colorectal, breast, and prostate cancers put together.

~       164,000 new cases of lung cancer are diagnosed every year

~       More than 150,000 Americans die of lung cancer every year

~       A lot of cases are diagnosed between the ages of 55 and 65

~       41% of people diagnosed will live for a year  

~     The five year survival rate of lung cancer is 13%

Sources:  Information on Lung Cancer:  Causes, Risk Factors, and   Symptoms

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