The Human and Economic Burden of CancerIn 2009, an estimated 1,479,350 Americans will be diagnosed with cancer, and 562,340 will die from the disease. Billions of dollars are spent on health care costs each year by individuals, the health care industry, and federal, state, and local governments. Cancer has emotional and physical costs as well. It affects everyone involved from the patient to family members, friends, and coworkers.
Key Facts and Figures - NCI's Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program
Cancer Site Snapshots
A listing of 2-page PDF NCI factsheets for each major cancer type, includes
- NCI funding trends
- relevant research activities
- recent scientific advances
The Cost of Cancer
Online table showing the costs of cancer treatment in the U.S. from 1963 to 2004
Press release: Annual Report to the Nation Shows Declines in Cancer Incidence and Mortality - November, 2008 |
