The service ends with a candle lighting to remember those who have died of cancer and honor others who have survived the disease. Yet one in two men and one in three women will develop cancer in their lifetime. Some 1.5 million people will be diagnosed with cancer this year. More than 1,500 Americans die of cancer every day. The goals of The March are to promote new approaches to cancer treatment and prevention, improve access to the best cancer care for all Americans and renew the commitment of our elected officials to win the war on cancer.
Seats are still available for the bus trip.
Fox Chase Cancer Center is one of 34 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the nation. The Center's activities include basic and clinical research including prevention, detection and treatment of cancer, and community outreach programs.