Found these statistics of CML on the website of the American Cancer Society, thought they were kind of interesting.
The American Cancer Society estimates that 4,830 new cases of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) will be diagnosed in the United States during 2008 (that's 13.2 people per day, or a little more than one person every 2 hours). About 450 people in the United States will die of CML during 2008.
Based on my quick calculation you have an annual chance of 1 in 62,864 to get CML which is about on par with the chances of striking it rich on Antiques road show (1 in 60,000 per http://www.funny2.com/odds.htm). Guess I'd better bring my Jackalope next time they're in town!
CML accounts for about 10% to 15% of all leukemias. The average person's lifetime risk of getting CML is less than 1/5 of 1% (less than 1 in 500). The risk is slightly higher in men than in women.
The average age at the time of diagnosis is around 67 years (Cut that in half for me) . Chronic myeloid leukemias affect mostly adults, and are only rarely seen in children.
Because of dramatic progress in treatment over the past few years, most people with CML are now surviving at least 5 years after diagnosis (That's a comfort........., I Guess.........). But because the highly effective drugs are still fairly new, the average survival of people now being diagnosed with CML is not known. (We'll hope for the best!)
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Hey Dutchboy...
Sorry to hear about your rough week with car accidents and such. None of my bros and sister are a match for me either. It sucks, but I did find two potential matches out there in the world. The hospital is working on 'verifying' them as a match. Whew talk about expensive!
Well, it's been rough in my world too so perhaps it's a moon phase or something.
Keep the statistics coming, and yes I love the shirts from PA too.
I'm working on a new shirt as well. I'll try to send it out soon.
Have a fab day and hope to meet ya'll someday.
Rhonda
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