Americans have about a 40 percent chance of developing cancer at some point in their lives, according to the American Cancer Society - NewsBlist

Health, UNITED STATES — Americans have about a 40% chance of developing cancer at some point in their lives. Just under 20% who develop it die from cancer, which is the second-leading cause of death in the U.S. It is typically considered a disease of aging, with 88% of diagnoses coming in people age 50 and above, according to the American Cancer Society... usatoday.com