Statistics
Cancer Mondial
This web site presents data collected by various cancer registries on the occurrence, prevalence, survival, and mortality of cancer worldwide, held by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Although intended for the researcher, it may be of interest to the patient.
FastStats A-Z Cancer (National Center for Health Statistics)
List of frequently sited statistics, such as average inpatient length of stay and mortality
New York State Cancer Surveillance Improvement Initiative (CSII)
The New York State Department of Health's Cancer Surveillance Improvement Initiative provides statistics on cancer incidence throughout the state. Data is searchable by county or zip code. Directions on map reading and online brochures for specific cancers are also provided. Statistics are limited to the following cancers: breast, lung, colorectal, and prostate. A listing of areas with elevated cancer incidence is included. Most maps cover 1993-1997 (last revised in 2001).
Statistics (American Cancer Society)
Annual statistics from 1997-2004 that includes facts and figures, prevention statistics and early detection statistics. Statistics are also available specifically for African-Americans, Hispanic/Latinos (available in Spanish), and breast cancer. This data is also searchable by state.
Surveillance, Epidemiology, & End Results (SEER)
The Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program of the National Cancer Institute is an authoritative source of information on cancer incidence and survival in the United States.
United States Cancer Statistics (National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR))
Joint report of the Centers for Disease Control, National Cancer Institute, and the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries.
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