
Cancer and Physical Therapy
Cancer affects over 1 million people a year. In fact, 77% of all cancers are in adults 55 years old and over. We are living longer today, and thus the possibility of getting cancer as we age increases. We now know that 75% of all cancer risks are caused by environmental/behavioral factors that include tobacco, diet, chemical exposure, occupational hazards, and radiation. Three of the leading causes for cancer are within our control -- thus we can greatly affect our chanc