It is February once again and we focus on promoting cancer prevention. Cancer prevention plays a vital role in reducing the burden of the disease on individuals and society. With the number of cancer diagnoses projected to continue to increase in the United States, it is crucial to understand the importance of prevention to save lives and minimize the physical, emotional, and financial strain that cancer has on patients, their families, and society.
February is Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 1.7 million people (about twice the population of Delaware) will be diagnosed with cancer in 2019 alone. An estimated 600,000 will die because of this disease. That is a lot of lives lost—and many more lives disrupted by treatment and recovery time. This month gives us opportunities to spread awareness and search for more resources to better understand cancer prevention.
