Rising Cancer Cases and Trends in Diagnosis and Mortality Rates
Dr. Marc Siegel discusses rising cancer cases among young adults and advises on healthy lifestyle choices. Recent data from USAFacts shows the most common types of cancer and trends in diagnosis and mortality rates. Improvements in prevention, detection, and treatment have led to a decrease in cancer cases and deaths overall.
Key Points
- Men are more likely to receive a new cancer diagnosis and die from cancer than women.
- Common types of cancer for men include prostate, lung, and colorectal cancers.
- Common types of cancer for women include breast, lung, and colorectal cancers.
- White Americans have the highest rate of new cancer diagnoses.
- Non-Hispanic Black Americans are at higher risk of cancer mortality.
- Survival rates vary by cancer type, with thyroid cancer having the highest five-year survival rate.
Pros
- Improvements in cancer prevention, detection, and treatment have led to a decrease in cancer cases and deaths.
- Five-year cancer survival rates have improved over the years.
- Early screenings are recommended to reduce mortality rates.
Cons
- Rising obesity rates in the U.S. are linked to increased cancer cases.
- Certain groups, like non-Hispanic Black Americans, are at higher risk of cancer diagnosis and mortality.