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Summary Table: Diagnosis
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Only one measure per topic is displayed in the summary table. A complete set of measures, where they exist, can be found in the report.
Trend key: |
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solid green - headed in the right direction |
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dotted red - headed in the wrong direction |
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dashed black - stable
or non-significant change (NSC) |
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Incidence
1975-2004 |
Stage at Diagnosis
1980-2004 |
Measure |
The observed number of new cancer cases per 100,000 people per year, adjusted for cancer case reporting delays, based on data from approximately 10 percent of the U.S. population. |
The number of new cancer cases diagnosed at a late (distant) stage, per 100,000 people per year. (Example: prostate cancer). |
Trend |
Rising, then falling
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Rising, then falling
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Desired direction |
Falling ![](images/icon-falling.gif) |
Falling ![](images/icon-falling.gif) |
Most recent estimate |
In 2004, the rate of new cases of all cancers combined was 471.6 per 100,000 people per year. |
In 2004, 6.5 new cases of prostate cancer per 100,000 men were diagnosed at a late stage. |
Healthy People 2010 target |
There is no Healthy People 2010 target for cancer incidence. |
There is no Healthy People 2010 target for stage at diagnosis. |
More information |
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