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Photograph of People As a leader in nationwide efforts to ease the burden of cancer, CDC works with national cancer organizations, state health agencies, and other key groups to develop, implement, and promote effective strategies for preventing and controlling cancer.
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Cancer Incidence and Death Rates Decline Cancer Incidence and Death Rates Decline
A new report finds decreases in rates for all cancers combined, but large state and regional differences in lung cancer trends.
Photo of people HPV-Associated Cancers
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is associated with several types of cancer: cervical, vulvar, vaginal, penile, anal, and some head and neck cancers.
Prevención y control del cáncer Prevención y control del cáncer
The new, greatly expanded Cáncer en Español site provides accurate, evidence-based cancer health information in Spanish.
NPCR Education and Training Series (NETS) NPCR Education and Training Series (NETS)
State trainers can use this educational series to train central cancer registry employees, Certified Tumor Registrars, and incidence reporters.
African American Women and Mass Media (AAMM) African American Women and Mass Media (AAMM)
The AAMM campaign uses radio and print media to make more women aware of the importance of getting mammograms to find breast cancer early.
Women: Be Aware Podcast Women: Be Aware Podcast
This podcast discusses the five main types of gynecologic cancer: cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar.
MMWR Logo Surveillance for Cancers Associated with Tobacco Use—United States, 1999–2004
Report estimates more than 2 million tobacco-related cancers were diagnosed from 1999–2004.
Cancer in American Indians and Alaska Natives Cancer in American Indians and Alaska Natives
Circumstances of culture, location, history, and health care produce unique patterns of cancer occurrence in these populations.
2004 United States Cancer Statistics United States Cancer Statistics
The official federal cancer statistics on new cancer cases and deaths for 2004, the most recent year for which data are available.
Breast Cancer Screening Breast Cancer Screening
Mammograms are the best method to detect breast cancer early. Find out if you qualify for a free or low-cost mammogram.

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Health Topics
Breast Cancer
Cancer Survivorship
Cervical Cancer
Colorectal (Colon) Cancer
Gynecologic Cancer
Health Disparities in Cancer
Hematologic (Blood) Cancers
HPV-Associated Cancers
Lung Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Skin Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Vaginal and Vulvar Cancers
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Programs
National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP)
National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (NCCCP)
National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR)

Cancer Burden
More people diagnosed with cancer are surviving each year
An estimated 10.8 million Americans are living with a previous diagnosis of cancer
In 2004,* 1,342,126 people were diagnosed with cancer in the United States, and 553,880 died of their cancers
U.S. Cancer Statistics Working Group. United States Cancer Statistics: 2004 Incidence and Mortality. Atlanta (GA): Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and National Cancer Institute; 2007.
*The most recent year for which statistics are currently available.

Page last reviewed: December 4, 2008
Page last updated: December 4, 2008
Content source: Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
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