WHAT IS CANCER AND WHAT IS BEING DONE TO TREAT IT?

Abstract

Close your eyes and think of someone you know that has been affected by cancer. Chances are that you were able to identify at least one person in your life that has suffered from this disease. About one-third of people in the United Stated will develop cancer during their lifetime.

For thousands of years our world has been plagued with this once termed ‘non-treatable’ illness. While cancer is the second leading cause of death, as years pass discovery of cures and treatments progress further and further.