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We are all afraid of getting cancer. and everyone is feeling that cancer is becoming much more common. 1 of every 6 men and 1 of every 8 women will get cancer at sometime in their lives.

But now we have a progress report from the American Association for Cancer Research http://bit.ly/mYEfwr that shows great progress in the fight against the second leading cause of death in Americans. Between 1990 and 2008, the death rate from cancer fell by 15.1% in women, and by 22.9% in men. This is astounding improvement in the most frightening disease in people.

Because of prevention, better treatment and earlier diagnosis, cancer cure rates are increasing. In 2012, 1 of every 23 American has survived cancer! And cancer is one of the most preventable diseases.

Here are my tips for you:

• Talk to your doctor about cancer prevention.
• Get screening tests for cancers when you get to the appropriate ages: your doctor can tell you about these.
• If you have any symptoms, get an evaluation by your physician right away so that any developing cancer can be found early and cured.
• Since cancer survivors are common, be supportive of family and friends if you find they have developed cancer. They can be your mentors and heroes.
  

  The numbers show better survival and more cures of cancer!

For more information, see Chapter 21 Coping with Prolonged Treatments in my book Surviving American Medicine.