U- How Does Cancer Effect Our Lives?

Answer the following question thoroughly with details and clarity:

1. “In 2010, about six hundred thousand Americans, and more than 7 million humans around the world, will die of cancer. In the United States, one in three women and one in two men will develop cancer during their lifetime. A quarter of all American deaths, and about 15 percent of all deaths worldwide, will be attributed to cancer. In some nations, cancer will surpass heart disease to become the most common cause of death.” (The Emperor of All Maladies by Siddhartha Mukherjee, 2010). Using your current knowledge and your own experiences, explain what impact cancer has on society.

APA citation (you can use other peer-reviewed articles/websites if necessary, but Kleinsmith textbook must be used):
o The Principles of the Biology of Cancer; Kleinsmith; 2006
o The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer; Siddhartha Mukherjee; 2010