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Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, part I: National cancer statistics

Cancer · 2018 · Vol. 124(13) · pp. 2785–2800

Kathleen A. Cronin✉(National Cancer Institute)Andrew Lake(Information Management Services)Susan Scott(National Cancer Institute)Recinda Sherman(North American Association of Central Cancer Registries)Anne‐Michelle Noone(National Cancer Institute)Nadia Howlader(National Cancer Institute)S. Jane Henley(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)Robert N. Anderson(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)Albert U. Firth(Information Management Services)Jiemin Ma(American Cancer Society)Betsy Kohler(North American Association of Central Cancer Registries)Ahmedin Jemal(American Cancer Society)

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Abstract

Although overall cancer death rates continue to decline, incidence rates are leveling off among males and are increasing slightly among females. These trends reflect population changes in cancer risk factors, screening test use, diagnostic practices, and treatment advances. Many cancers can be prevented or treated effectively if they are found early. Population-based cancer incidence and mortality data can be used to inform efforts to decrease the cancer burden in the United States and regularly monitor progress toward goals.

Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Economic and Financial Impacts of CancerMedicineCancerColorectal cancerDemographyCancer registryIncidence (geometry)PopulationLung cancerMortality rateBreast cancer

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American Cancer SocietyCause of DeathFemaleHumansMaleNeoplasm StagingNeoplasmsPreventive Health ServicesSex FactorsUnited StatesIncidenceSurvival AnalysisSEER ProgramCensusesNational Cancer Institute (U.S.)