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Statistics for 2007
1) Beginning with Cancer Facts & Figures 2007, estimated new cancer cases were computed using a new, more accurate method developed by researchers at the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society. Improvements in the new model include use of data from a much larger percentage of the US population, allowance for geographical variation in cancer incidence, adjustment for delays in reporting, and the inclusion of many socio-demographic, medical facility, lifestyle, and cancer screening behavior variables. Comparisons of estimates produced by the old and new methods were generally similar for all cancers combined but differ substantially for some sites. For more information, see: A New Method of Estimating US Incidence ; Projected and Observed Cancer Cases for 2003 , New Method; Estimated New Cancer Cases for Selected Cancer Sites by State, US, 2007, Old Method .
2) Beginning with Cancer Facts & Figures 2003, the incidence and mortality data have been age adjusted to the 2000 population standard of the US. This change in method will affect the comparability of the new report's data with that of previous years. The new approach will result in an increase of about 20% in age-adjusted annual incidence rates for all cancers combined and for the most common cancer sites. It will also somewhat affect racial and ethnic differences.
Cancer Facts & Figures 2007
Presents data on cancer incidence, mortality, survival, cancer risk factors, and annual estimates of expected new cases and deaths. Special section on Cancer-related Pain. Also available: the most-requested tables and figures and the Cancer Statistics Presentation 2007 in PowerPoint.
Breast Cancer Facts & Figures 2005-2006
Provides estimates of new breast cancer cases and deaths for 2005, information on factors that influence survival, known risk factors for the disease, prevention details, early detection and treatment methods, and research currently being conducted on breast cancer. (New edition due September 2007)
Cancer Facts & Figures for African Americans 2007-2008
Estimates the number of new cancer cases and deaths for 2007 and provides the most recent statistics on cancer incidence, mortality, and five-year relative survival. Also includes sections on cancer risk factors such as tobacco use, physical activity, and use of cancer screening examinations.
Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Facts & Figures 2007
Annual updates on the preventable causes of cancer--tobacco use, physical inactivity, poor nutrition--and use of cancer screening tests. Discusses cancer control measures for youth and adults, and highlights community/legislative/environmental initiatives to improve these modifiable risk factors.
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