A study conducted by the National Cancer Center Japan found that the 10 year survival rate for patients diagnosed with cancer between 2005 and 2008 was 58.9%, which was a 0.6 percentage point increase over the previous survey. The study targeted 121,000 patients who were diagnosed at 32 member institutions of the Japanese Association of Clinical Cancer Centers in 27 prefectures. Other causes of death apart from cancer were not included in calculating the survival rate.
The earlier cancer is detected, the better the chance for survival. Over all stages, prostrate cancer had the highest survival rate, followed by female breast cancer, colorectal cancer, stomach cancer, and pancreatic cancer which had the lowest survival rate. After having been treated for cancer twice in Japan, I am encouraged by these figures.
EVERYTHING is easier to treat if it is spotted early - even a fresh stain of soy sauce is easier to remove than an old one. So be observant, and act!
ReplyDeleteEarly detection is the key isn't it!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're travelling well
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I think it gives courage to those who are fighting illness.
My cousin is doing well now,
two years after breast cancer surgery.
Sounds like the Japanese health system is pretty good!
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