Global cancer statistics indicate that gynecologic cancers accounted for 19% of the 5.1 million estimated new cancer cases, 2.9 million cancer deaths and 13 million 5-year prevalent cancer cases among women in the world. Each year, over 230,000 women are diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer worldwide. The majority of these women will die from the disease: Ovarian Cancer is responsible for an estimated 140,000 deaths per year, worldwide. Cervical Cancer is alarmingly on the rise in South and East Asia, Latin America and Africa with the incidence and death rate higher than it has been in 30 years. These silent and deadly diseases are a major global priority. Globe-athon is an unprecedented, international call-to-action that will shine a light on below the belt cancers. Join us. Kickstart a movement long overdue. It takes just one step to make a world of difference!
Posted on: Tue, 06 Aug 2013 13:42:01 +0000
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