Continuing Challenges:
- There were 14.1 million new cancer cases and 8.2 million cancer deaths worldwide in 2012.
- The number of new cases is expected to rise by about 70% over the next 2 decades.
- In 2018 in the U.S., there will be an estimated 1,700,000 new cancer cases and 609,640 cancer deaths.
- National medical expenditures for cancer to reach at least $158 billion in 2020.
The Need for Early Detection:
- Early detection will significantly improve survivability rates.
- Early detection will reduce healthcare costs.
- Regular imaging screenings needed to ensure early detection.
