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2. List of cancer mortality rates in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Cancer mortality rates are determined by the relationship of a population's health and lifestyle with their healthcare system. In the United States during 2013–2017, the age-adjusted mortality rate for all types of cancer was 189.5/100,000 for males, and 135.7/100,000 for females. [ 1 ]

3. Cancer survival rates - Wikipedia

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   The American Cancer Society reports 5-year relative survival rates of over 70% for women with stage 0-III breast cancer with a 5-year relative survival rate close to 100% for women with stage 0 or stage I breast cancer. The 5-year relative survival rate drops to 22% for women with stage IV breast cancer. [3]

4. Life insurance for breast cancer survivors - AOL

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   Key takeaways. Breast cancer survivors can still access life insurance, especially after remission, though coverage terms may vary based on individual health history and the time since treatment.

5. Breast cancer chemotherapy - Wikipedia

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   These may include chemotherapy given in the dose dense fashion i.e. 2-weekly instead of 3-weekly or TAC chemotherapy (see above). [10] In women with operable early breast cancer, taxane-containing adjuvant chemotherapy regimens have been found to improve overall survival and disease-free survival. [11]

6. Nottingham Prognostic Index - Wikipedia

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   The Nottingham prognostic index (NPI) is used to determine prognosis following surgery for breast cancer. [1] [2] Its value is calculated using three pathological criteria: the size of the tumour; the number of involved lymph nodes; and the grade of the tumour. [1] It is calculated to select patients for adjuvant treatment.

7. Column: A cancer survivor's advice: research, persistence and ...

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   With her type of cancer, life expectancy is often measured in months rather than years. ... Robin Clough recalls how difficult the weeks of cancer treatment have been. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles ...