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American Cancer Society recently released projections for cancer rates in
American children for 2017. Here are some key findings from the report:
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Cancer is the 2nd leading cause of
death in children ages 1-14, after accidents.
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In 2017, an estimated 10,270 children
1-14 will be diagnosed with cancer.
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1,190 children are projected to die
from cancer in 2017.
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Leukemia accounts for almost a third
(29%) of all childhood cancers.
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26% of childhood cancers are brain
and other nervous system tumors.
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Cancer incidence rates increased in
children by 0.6% per year from 1975-2013.
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Source:
American Cancer Society, January 5, 2017
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