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What is the actual "cause of death" due to cancer?
The correct answer is "The death of organ(s); dysfuntion that leads to vital system failure."
What is the highest risk factor surrounding whether someone will get cancer?
The correct answer is "Family history and age are the uncontrollable reasons we get cancer, lifestyle can increase risk (smoking, sun, booze)"
How long does it take for cancer to kill someone?
The correct answer is "Type and stage of cancer determine timeline; but sadly, 1/3 will die within 5 years of a cancer diagnosis."
How many deaths occur yearly due to cancer?
The correct answer is "A low estimate says 500,000 in the USA, & approximatly 8 million world wide."
Is cancer the nation's number one killer?
The correct answer is "Nope. Heart disease kills more people than cancer."