5 facts about Cancer

Fact 1
There are more than 100 types of cancers; any part of the body can be affected.

Fact 2
In 2008, 7.6 million people died of cancer - 13 % of alldeaths worldwide.

Fact 3
About 70% of all cancer deaths occur in low - and middle income countries.

Fact 4
Worldwide, the 5 most common types of cancer that kill men are ( in order of frequency ):-lung, stomach, liver, colorectal and oesophagus.

Fact 5
Worldwide, the 5 most common types of cancer that kill women are (in order of frequency):-breast, lung, stomach, colorectal and cervical. In many developing countries, cervial canceris the most common cancer.