Annually more people in the U.S. die of lung cancer than breast cancer, prostate cancer and colon cancer combined. In 2005, there were 159 217 deaths from lung cancer reported in the United States. Although the prevalence of lung cancer is lower in the world than the United States, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Approximately 1.3 million people die from the disease each year.
The high mortality rate associated with lung cancer are due to the fact that it is notoriously difficult to treat partially. Therefore, survival rates for lung cancer are quite low
The high mortality rate associated with lung cancer are due to the fact that it is notoriously difficult to treat partially. Therefore, survival rates for lung cancer are quite low