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 chemotherapy session for leukemia patient ranges from PhP10,1000 to PhP20,000.

• At least 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.

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.

Surviving a Brain Tumor by Steve DePesa - is a patient and caregivers' guide to coping with cancer

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Women's Cancer Network

The Association of Cancer Online Resources (ACOR)

National Brain Tumor Foundation

National Childhood Cancer Foundation

Cancer Directory