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Cost of Care for Those Who Lose Independence

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  • Cost of Disease
  • Economic Burden

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  • In 2007, an estimated 559,650 people (289,550 men and 270,100 women) will die of cancer.  
  • In 2007, an estimated 9,220 people (5,050 men and 4,170 women) will be diagnosed with soft tissue (including heart) cancer.  
  • The value of life lost from cancer deaths is projected to reach $147.6 billion in 2020.  
  • Cancer incidence is projected to increase by approximately 45% from 1.6 million in 2010 to 2.3 million in 2030.  
  • In 2007, an estimated 37,170 people (18,830 men and 18,340 women) will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.