Page 78 2026 PAINT THE PAPER PINK Lincoln Daily News Oct/Nov 2026 Why We Relay Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the US besides skin cancers. It accounts for about 1 in 3 new cancers in women each year. The American Cancer Society's estimates for breast cancer in the US for 2026 are: • About 321,910 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women. • About 60,730 new cases of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) will be diagnosed. • About 42,140 women will die from breast cancer. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, after lung cancer. The chance that any woman will die from breast cancer is about 1 in 43 (about 2.3%). Breast cancer death rates have been decreasing steadily since 1989, for an overall decline of 44% through 2023. This is most likely the result of finding breast cancer earlier through screening and increased awareness, as well as better treatments. The American Cancer society is working to help those who are battling all types of cancer, and a lot of what they do hits very close to home. In 2025, the ACS provided the following services in Logan County: • 175 Total services provided - Includes cancer information delivery and referrals, hope lodge, lodging, road to recovery, and other ACS Programs. • 160 Overnight stays through ACS Hope Lodge – estimated value $14,400 • 3 Calls and/or video chats through cancer. org and the 24/7 ACS Helpline As of July 30th, 2026, the ACS has provided additional services to Logan County warriors. • 14 Overnight stays through ACS Hope Lodge – estimated value $1,260 State wide, the following is information about services provided in 2025: • 31,096 Services provided in Illinois • 14,711 Free nights of lodging provided to Illinoisans through ACS’s 30+ Hope Lodge Communities for those traveling for cancer treatment. • 5,366 Number of free rides volunteers provided to cancer treatment and appointments for people with cancer • $264,500 In funding grants for patient transportation and lodging to health system partners in Illinois
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