New national data may give hope to cancer patients
The American Cancer Society?s annual statistics report shows fewer people are dying from cancer, a fact made even more real by the many Long Island survivors who continue the fight against the disease.
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Feb 21, 2008, 3:47 PM
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The American Cancer Society?s annual statistics report shows fewer people are dying from cancer, a fact made even more real by the many Long Island survivors who continue the fight against the disease.
Experts say a lot has changed in cancer care over the years. They credit early diagnosis, better drugs and modern technology for the drop in deaths.
?Cancer mortality rates continue to decline, and decline at a rate that has saved half [a] million lives between 1990 and 2004,? Jacqueline Wands, of the American Cancer Society says.
Cancer survivor Theresa Camilleri, of Bellmore, battled two cancers at the same time. She says there is definitely more hope for those diagnosed with cancer than there used to be.
Survivors say organizations like the Hewlett House in Hewlett help. The non-profit provides information and a support network for those diagnosed with cancer.
Related Information:Cancer Facts and Figures 2008 Cancer.orgAmerican Cancer Society1-800-277-2345Hewlett House
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