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Cancer, the second leading cause of death among Americans, is responsible for one of every four deaths in the United States. In 2004, more than 560,000 Americans—or more than 1,500 people a day—will die of cancer. More than 18 million new cases of cancer have been diagnosed since 1990, and about 1.4 million new cases will be diagnosed in 2004 alone. This estimate does not include preinvasive cancer or the more than 1 million cases of nonmelanoma skin cancer expected to be diagnosed this year.
The number of new cancer cases can be reduced substantially, and many cancer deaths can be prevented. Adopting healthier lifestyles—for example, avoiding tobacco use, increasing physical activity, achieving optimal weight, improving nutrition, and avoiding sun exposure—can significantly reduce a person’s risk for cancer. Making cancer screening, information, and referral services available and accessible to all Americans is also essential for reducing the high rates of cancer and cancer deaths.Source: Cancer Facts & Figures 2004, American Cancer Society, 2004
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Don't Smoke
Tobacco use is the major cause of lung cancer in the U.S...more
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SMART: Selected Metropolitan/Micropolitan Area Risk Trends
SMART BRFSS uses numbers and graphs to illustrate risk factors for colorectal, breast, and cervical cancer at the local level. The printable Quick-View charts compare prevalence data between areas within a state...more
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Health Consequences of Smoking: A Report of the Surgeon General
New Surgeon General’s Report Expands List of Diseases Caused by Smoking: The government’s latest report on smoking and health documents that smoking causes disease in nearly every organ of the body in both men and women...more
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Cancer in the Family
VNR Video News Release and Transcript...more
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Cancer Survivorship Awareness
The number of people affected by cancer, both those diagnosed with the disease and their families and friends, is substantial. CDC and the Lance Armstrong Foundation are leading a public health effort to address the issues faced by the growing number of cancer survivors living with, through, and beyond cancer....more
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National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
Providing critical breast and cervical cancer screening services to underserved women in the United States, the District of Columbia, 4 U.S. territories, and 13 American Indian/Alaska Native organizations.
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National Program of Cancer Registries
Collecting information on cancer cases occurring among 96% of the U.S. population
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National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program
Developing and providing an integrated and coordinated approach to reduce the incidence, morbidity, and mortality of cancer through prevention, early detection, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliation.
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Choose Your Cover Skin Cancer Prevention Campaign
Young people can have fun outdoors, while still protecting their skin from the sun, by choosing five sun protection options: seeking shade, covering up, getting a hat, wearing sunglasses, and rubbing on sunscreen.
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Screen for Life: National Colorectal Cancer Action Campaign
Informing men and women aged 50 years or older about the importance of having regular colorectal cancer screening tests.
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