Recent Stomach Cancer Statistics
According to the American Cancer Society,
- about 21 thousand Americans are diagnosed with stomach cancer annually
- 13 thousand of these cases will be men
- 8 thousand cases will be women
- average age when stomach cancer is diagnosed is 71.
- about two thirds of cases are diagnosed after age 65.
- a person's risk of developing stomach cancer in their lifetime in the United States is approximately
1 in 100.
Diagnosis in an early state results in a 75 percent chance of survival for at least five years. Diagnosis in the
late stages usually results in a 30 percent chance.
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