The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2002, 1,284,900 new cases of cancer and 555,500 deaths from cancer will occur in the United States. From 1992 to 1998, cancer death rates declined in both males and females, while incidence rates decreased among males and increased slightly among females. African-American men showed the largest decline in both incidence and mortality rates. Despite these declines, the total number of cancer deaths continues to increase slightly due to population aging and growth. The report also provides updated statistics on cancer incidence, mortality, survival rates, and the probability of developing cancer, highlighting trends and disparities among racial and ethnic groups. Cancer remains a significant public health issue, with one in four deaths in the United States attributed to cancer.The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2002, 1,284,900 new cases of cancer and 555,500 deaths from cancer will occur in the United States. From 1992 to 1998, cancer death rates declined in both males and females, while incidence rates decreased among males and increased slightly among females. African-American men showed the largest decline in both incidence and mortality rates. Despite these declines, the total number of cancer deaths continues to increase slightly due to population aging and growth. The report also provides updated statistics on cancer incidence, mortality, survival rates, and the probability of developing cancer, highlighting trends and disparities among racial and ethnic groups. Cancer remains a significant public health issue, with one in four deaths in the United States attributed to cancer.