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- Cancer incidence is rising in women age 20-39
- On the basis of current incidence rates, almost 40% of Canadian women and almost 45% of men will develop cancer during their lifetimes
- On the basis of current mortality rates, 24% of women and almost 29% of men, or approximately 1 out of every 4 Canadians, will die from cancer
Cancer in children creates a disproportionate impact on health, economic and social welfare systems, as a consequence of the loss of young lives. As well, both child and family are affected by emotional trauma and life-long consequences. Families affected by childhood cancer must often provide care for other young children in the home while attempting, at the same time, to navigate their way through the health and social welfare systems. Parents often work less or stop working altogether, which creates financial stress.
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