Kentucky has both the highest rate of new cancers as well as the highest death rate for all cancers combined in the U.S. If Kentucky were to spend money on cancer prevention and early detection, lives and money would be saved. • An investment of $10 per person annually in proven, community-based public health (prevention) programs could save the U.S. more than $16 billion within 5 years – $5.60 return for every $1.00 invested. Since Kentucky does not invest enough in cancer prevention and early detection, we spend a lot of money on cancer treatment and related costs. • In 2010, cancer care in Kentucky cost approximately $2,228,000,000. In 2020, it is estimated to increase by 69%, which would be approximately $3,775,000,000. • Cancer causes tremendous productivity losses in the U.S. estimating 33.4 million days of disability among 3.3 million people each year. This loss equates to almost 20% of the amount spent in overall health care expenditures in the U.S.