Elsja Down Under

Rest in Peace June 13, 2007

 

BRETT WARREN BAILEY

11.28.68 ~ 6.9.07

 

In America, one in three women, and one in two men will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.

Pancreatic cancer is the 4th leading cause of cancer death in the United States. It is the 3rd leading cause of cancer death among 40-59 year old men.

Approximately 37,170 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year in the United States and 33,370 people will die from it. The number of Americans diagnosed each year of pancreatic cancer continues to rise unlike other leading cancers where an investment in early detection has led to a decrease in cancer incidences.

For all stages of pancreatic cancer combined, the five year survival rate is only 5%; the lowest survival rate of all major cancers.

The average life expectancy after diagnosis with metastatic disease is just 3-6 months. 52% of pancreatic cancer patients are diagnosed with metastatic.

http://www.pancan.org
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