Which of the following statements about cancer in the United States is TRUE?
A) Fewer than 500,000 people will die from cancer each year.
B) The five-year survival rate for cancer is 67, which is the highest rate ever.
C) Cancer is the leading cause of death in the U.S.
D) Americans living in poverty have a higher survival rate than those in higher socioeconomic categories.
Question 2
Which of the following is NOT a cost that society bears as a result of cancer?
A) premature deaths
B) billions of dollars in medical expenses
C) lost productivity
D) loss of education