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Cancer
Facts
Cancer is the #3 killer of
Filipinos today. 103 die from it everyday.
Cancer is on the rise and is
projected to be the #1 killer of Filipinos in the
next 5 years.
The survival rate for adult
Filipinos is just 50% compared to at least 70% in
the West.
For children, the statistics
are more alarming. Out of 8 diagnosed daily, only
10% survive the disease.
2,500 kids will die this
year. 7 per day, 1 every 3 hours.
The leading type of cancer
in children is leukemia, followed by lymphoma,
brain and spinal cancer.
In males, the #1 killer is
lung cancer while breast cancer for females.
The cost of one
chemotheraphy session for leukemia patient ranges
from PhP10,1000 to PhP20,000.
At leat 12 sessions are
necessary for effective treatment.
For brain cancer, a single
treatment costs at least PhP250,000 not including
doctor's fee and other medical costs.
Cancer is highly treatable.
With proper information, early detection and
appropriate treatment, cancer is beatable.
| Bone Cancer International,
Inc.
- Offers links to specific types of bone cancer,
bulletin board, chat room and an "Ask the
Experts" section. Cancer Help- Provides a list
of cancer related web-sites, bulletin boards and
chat groups.
CancerNet (NCI) - Contains a
current, credible, and comprehensive cancer
information from the National Cancer Institute.
Cancer News on the Net - Brings latest
information on cancer diagnosis, treatment and
prevention.
The Cancer Survivor's
Toolkit - A free set of audio tapes
to help cancer survivors learn how to
communicate, find information, solve problems and
help. Developed by the National Coalition for
Cancer Survivorship.
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Laura's Hope - A non-profit
organization with a program to help cancer
treatment patients through using their laptop
computers, primarily focusing on patients with
extended hospital stays. Surviving a Brain Tumor by
Steve DePesa - is a patient and
caregivers' guide to coping with cancer
Tracking a Cancer Cure
Women's Cancer
Network
The Association of Cancer
Online Resources (ACOR)
National Brain Tumor
Foundation
National Childhood
Cancer Foundation
Cancer Directory
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