O.C. Overcome Cancer
Our Mission
Overcome Cancer is a Nonprofit organization and Brand dedicated to assisting individuals and families affected by all cancers in underserved communties. Their mission is to provide comprehensive support through awareness initiatives, emotional resource assistance, aiming to help cancer patients succeed on their road to recovery and coping with the loss of love ones. Overcome Cancer believes in supporting each and every part of their mission and has committed to giving back with a percentage of its brand proceeds. Donating back to several other organizations.
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Services Provided
Awareness: Educating the public about cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment options. Lived Experience and Educational Panels. Holistic Treatment Options and More.
Emotional Support: Offering counseling referrals and support groups to help patients and their families navigate the emotional challenges of a cancer diagnosis. Through these efforts, OvercomeCancer.org strives to empower those affected by cancer, ensuring they have the resources and support necessary to overcome the disease.
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Cancer Statistics
Here are some recent cancer statistics in the United States: [1]
- New cases: In 2021, there were 1,777,566 new cancer cases reported in the United States. [1]
- Cancer deaths: In 2022, 608,366 people died of cancer in the United States. [1, 2]
- Cancer survivors: As of January 2022, there were an estimated 18.1 million cancer survivors in the United States. [2, 3, 4]
- Cancer mortality: Cancer mortality is highest in non-Hispanic Black men and lowest in non-Hispanic Asian/Pacific Islander women. [3]
- Cancer rates by state: Cancer rates vary between states due to differing local risk factors. [4]
- Cancer incidence rate: Between 2000 and 2021, the incidence rate, or the rate of new cancer cases per 100,000 people, declined by 5.7%. [4]
- Cancer mortality rate: Between 2000 and 2021, the annual mortality rate fell by 27.5%. [4]
- Cancer types: In men, the top 3 most common types of cancer are prostate, lung, and colon and rectum. In women, the top 3 most common types of cancer are breast, lung, and colon and rectum. [5]
- Cancer screening: Colorectal and cervical cancer screening can prevent cancer altogether by detecting precancerous lesions. [5]
Disclaimer:: This is for informational purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional. Generative AI is experimental.
Generative AI is experimental.[1] https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/data/index.html[2] https://cancercontrol.cancer.gov/ocs/statistics[3] https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/understanding/statistics[4] https://usafacts.org/articles/how-have-cancer-rates-changed-over-time/[5] https://www.cancer.org/research/acs-research-news/facts-and-figures-2024.html