cancer rate dropping =]

i recently read an article in the advance about how cancer rates have dropped by an average 2.1% per year since 2002. The reason for this is because of a new found diagnosis for colorectal cancer, which is the 2ed leading cancer killer. There are screening tests that can spot precancerous polyps in time to remove them and thus prevent cancer from forming. The article also said that the smoking rate in men decreased, which made it more likely for girls to get lung cancer than boys. Also that breast cancer rates are going down due to postmenopausal hormone therapy.

I was so happy after reading this article. I feel more secure knowing that there are certain ways to detect and maybe even prevent certain types of cancer. By taking precautions cancer rates are decreasing each day. There is still no cure for cancer, however, taking care of yourself can lower the risk.