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Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer

More information about the most recent Annual Report to the Nation, including key findings and associated charts, graphs, and social media

The most recent Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer was released on May 30, 2019. According to the report:

• Overall cancer death rates continue to decrease in men, women, and children for all major racial and ethnic groups.

• Overall cancer incidence rates, or rates of new cancers, have decreased in men and remained stable in women.

• In adults ages 20 to 49, women have higher cancer incidence and mortality rates than men.

Related Resources

Annual Report to the Nation: Overall cancer mortality continues to decline; Special section on adults ages 20 to 49 shows higher cancer incidence and mortality for women than men

Cancer Statistics

Archive of Annual Reports to the Nation