This graph illustrates that chances of developing Cancer directly correlates with age in most instances. There is a slight increase of cancer cases from year 1999 until 2005 in the age range of 45-54. However, the most significant increase from Cancer cases in this time period is age bracket 55-64.
From the Google Chart Data sets I was able to also look at Cancer cases per type or site. The most prominent cases are Lung and Bronchus with a significant increase of 9.5% from year 1999 to 2005. Despite the spike of Prostate cancer cases in the early 2000s, cases have remained consistent in this time period. Colon Cancer remains a steady threat. Based on the data of both charts, the leaders in Cancer are Lung/Bronchus, Prostate, Breast and Colon. According to the American Cancer Society (cancer.org), the following is recommended:
Cervical Cancer - No later than 21
Mammograms - Age 40
Prostate Cancer - Age 45
Colorectal Cancer/Polyps and other tests that primarily find Cancer - Age 50
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Friday, March 4, 2011
If you don't know it Google it!
I find it jarring that at this day and age many people don't know how useful the Google tool is. I've been under the impression that this was common knowledge. The "Google IS your best friend!" cliche proves to be true. This search engine has become my go-to most trusted source when it comes to ANYTHING inquisitive minds of an "urbane nature" would like to know. As ridiculous and pathetically unfortunate as it may sound, Google is more reliable than any living being on the planet.
I saw a Facebook post from a Novel author stating there was article about the novel in the Washington Post. She urged her followers to get the paper without taking to consideration that the same article could be electronically found online through my best friend. I typed the key words of her name in quotation marks on the search bar of Google, clicked on news, sorted by date and VOILA! I was able to share the article on her FB page.
When I come to think of it, I don't remember the last time I got the paper. The effectiveness of this miracle engine is so satisfying that it will lead you to believe you're succeeding at everything in life. Ok, I'm exaggerating but just try it and click here. :-)
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