Provides the estimated numbers of new cancer cases and deaths in 2009 as well as information on cancer incidence, mortality, survival, and risk factors. The topic of the special section is multiple primary cancers. Also available, Cancer Statistics 2009 Presentation.

Estimates the number of new cancer cases and deaths for 2009 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.

Provides incidence and mortality rates by race/ethnicity and state, information on risk factors, recommended screening options, screening prevalence rates by state, and stage-specific treatment information.

Presents data on the estimated numbers of new cancer cases and deaths in 2007, both worldwide and by level of economic development, as well as detailed information on select cancer sites. Includes a special section on the international tobacco epidemic. Please note, if you accessed this document prior to 12:00 p.m. (eastern time) on December 17, Figures 6a and 8 were incorrect. Please download this updated version of the publication.

Annual updates on the preventable causes of cancer (tobacco use, physical inactivity, obesity, poor nutrition); the use of cancer screening tests; and information on local/national cancer control measures to reduce risk factors and improve early cancer detection.

Summarizes recent information on cancer occurrence and cancer screening in the Hispanic/Latino population, estimating the number of new cancer cases and deaths for 2006. Includes sections on use of cancer screening examinations, and cancer risk factors such as tobacco use and obesity.

Provides estimates of new breast cancer cases and deaths for 2007, as well as 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.