Death rates from cancer continue to decline in most areas

Between the years 2004 – 2008, death rates from cancer have decreased by 1.8% per year in men and by 1.6% per year in women, according to a report by the American Cancer Society. 

Key points from the report: 

• Overall cancer incidence declined slightly in men (by 0.6% per year) and were stable in women
• Between  the years 1999 - 2008, cancer death rates have declined by more than 1% per year in men and women of every racial/ethnic group with the exception of American Indians/Alaska Natives, where rates have remained stable.
• Among African American and Hispanic men, mortality rates for cancer have dropped even more rapidly, at 2.4% and 2.3% per year.
• Death rates from the four major cancer sites, lung, colorectum, breast, and prostate, have all declined in the past 10 years.
• Rates for some cancers are rising, including pancreas, liver, thyroid, and kidney,  melanoma and  head and neck cancer.       

(Sources: The American Cancer Society, http://onlinelibrary.com, January 4, 2012; Kaiser Daily Health Policy Project, http://kaiserhealthnews.org, January 5, 2012; National Journal, http://www.nationaljournal.com/, January 4, 2012)

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It is really a fantastic news that the death rates from cancer have decreased in last 7-8 years or so.It is really a fantastic achievement as far as the prevention and cure of cancer disease is concerned.Really a fantastic news you have shared here and thanks for this

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