According to new statistics released by the American Cancer Society, the rate of new cancer cases declined 14 percent and 7 percent for men and women, respectively, during the aforementioned time period. Similarly, cancer-related death rates declined 11 percent and 8 percent for men and women, respectively.
The biggest drops in rates were for colorectal cancer, indicating a 35 percent drop for men and a 31 percent drop for women. Colorectal cancer-related deaths dropped 32 percent and 29 percent for men and women, respectively.
Gail Sumi, Wisconsin spokesperson for the American Cancer Society, said early detection, improved cancer treatments and improved awareness are all factors contributing to the overall decrease in new cancer cases and cancer-related deaths, according to the report.
Read the news report about cancer.
Read other coverage about colorectal cancer:
– University Hospitals-Case Western: Lack of Sleep Heightens Risk of CRC
– 6 USPSTF Recommendations for CRC Prevention and Screening
– Missouri Surgeon Utilizes Novel Minimally Invasive Treatment for Colorectal Cancer
