More People Living Longer After Cancer ... (um aims to increase the proportion of ca...)

More People Living Longer After Cancer Diagnosis

Date:11/7/2008

um, aims to increase the proportion of cancer survivors who are living five years or longer after diagnosis to 70 percent. NCI data shows that the five-year survival rate for all types of cancer was 65.3 percent for the time period 1996-2004. In comparison, the five-year survival rate was 59 percent for the time period 1989-95, according to Healthy People 2010.

Working people who are diagnosed with cancer face difficult decisions on a variety of issues, including their treatment choices; how to tell their families, friends and employers; and whether to continue working. Allsup salutes the efforts of those who provide education and information on prevention, early detection and treatment to millions of people. Organizations work at all levels nationwide to educate and inform people with the information they need to make key decisions for the good of their personal health and future.

Help observe Cancer Awareness Month and provide tribute to the thousands of cancer survivors by contacting Allsup for free posters. Healthcare facilities, clinics, medical professionals and other community groups are welcome to call Karen Hercules-Doerr at (800) 854-1418, ext. 5770.

Free posters:
Allsup
Karen Hercules-Doerr
(800) 854-1418, ext. 5770
k.hercules-doerr@allsupinc.com
www.allsupcares.com

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