Lung Cancer Facts #1 Cancer killer among both men and women in the U.S. More Americans die each year from lung cancer than from breast, prostate, ovarian and colorectal cancers combined. - American Lung Association, 2003 More than 50% of people newly diagnosed with lung cancer each year have never smoked or have quit smoking. - National Cancer Institute (NCI) Factbook The American Cancer Society estimates that 171,900 Americans will be diagnosed with lung cancer and 91% will die from the disease in 2003. - American Cancer Society, Cancer Facts and Figures 2003 Because only 15% of lung cancer cases are diagnosed in the early stages when they are most curable, a reliable, cost-effective tool for screening could considerably increase the chances of successful treatment. - National Cancer Institute (NCI) Factbook Click here to download and view the Lung Cancer Fact Sheet Pediatric Oncology Facts Approximately 3,250 children in the United States are diagnosed with leukemia each year. (American Cancer Society, Cancer Facts and Figures 2003) Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common type of childhood cancer. Approximately 75 percent of the children with leukemia have ALL. (American Cancer Society, Cancer Facts and Figures 2003)   What Helps Kids With Cancer? Make sure there is fun and pleasure every day. It has been shown that distractionary toys and activities help alleviate their stress and aid in recovery. Use humor to distract. Encourage recording of personal thoughts, fears and anxieties.