Did you know?

Tobacco is the most preventable cause of premature death in the United States and is responsible for about 30% of all cancer deaths.

Cancer is second only to heart disease as the leading cause of death. 

Cancer of the prostate is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among males. 

Cancer of the prostate gland has become the most common type of cancer among both black and white males. The black males' prostate cancer incidence rate of 163.1 per 100,000 is 35% higher than the rate of 121.2 for white males. 

More than two-thirds of Illinois' cancer-related deaths could be prevented by not smoking, choosing a healthy diet, and getting adequate regular exercise.