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The ACS tracks cancer occurrence, including the number of deaths,
cases, and how long people survive after diagnosis. ACS also tracks data regarding
behaviors that influence the risk of developing cancer and the use of screening
tests.
Caution: It is very important to note the information below.
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.
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Cancer Facts and Figures 2008
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Cancer Facts & Figures for Hispanics 2006-2008
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.
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Cancer Prevention & Early Detection Facts & Figures 2008
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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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.
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Breast Cancer Facts & Figures 2007-2008
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.
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