Lessen 47 Resources

Thank you for participating in Lessen 47 to end kids’ cancer!

Below are resources you can use to help raise awareness of pediatric cancer!

Kids’ Cancer Statistics

47 kids are diagnosed with cancer every day in the U.S.
Cancer is the number 1 cause of disease-related death in kids in the U.S.
- Overall, cancer is the second leading cause of death, surpassed only by injuries
95% of childhood cancer survivors will have a significant health-related issue by the time they are 45 (most often the result of treatment, or an effect of the cancer itself)
The overall incidence of childhood cancer is increasing at a rate of nearly 1% each year since 1975
- Brain and other CNS cancers saw the greatest increase in 2011-2012 (45% increase compared to 1976-1977)
The average cost for one child diagnosed with cancer is 2018 was $833,000 (medical costs and lost parental wages)
Siblings of children with cancer are at higher risk for emotional and behavioral difficulties, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD
The average number of potential life years lost when a child dies of cancer is 70 (compares to 15 for adults)

Lessen 47 Phrases and Calls to Action

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