The 2007 Cancer Statistics report by the American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that 1,444,920 new cancer cases and 559,650 deaths will occur in the United States in 2007. Cancer incidence rates have stabilized for men and increased slightly for women, while death rates have decreased by 13.6% for both genders combined between 1991 and 2004. Despite progress in reducing mortality and improving survival, cancer remains the leading cause of death among people under 85, surpassing heart disease. The report highlights trends in cancer incidence and mortality by site, sex, race/ethnicity, geographic area, and calendar year, as well as the contribution of specific sites to overall trends. It also provides data on cancer survival, with five-year relative survival rates improving for many cancers. Racial and ethnic disparities in cancer incidence and mortality are noted, with African American men and women having higher death rates and lower survival rates compared to whites. Cancer survival varies by race and ethnicity, with minority populations often diagnosed at later stages. The report also discusses cancer in children, noting that cancer is the second leading cause of death among children aged 1-14, with significant improvements in survival rates over the past 25 years. The study emphasizes the importance of continued research and application of cancer control knowledge to further reduce the public health burden of cancer. The data sources include the National Cancer Institute, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other health statistics agencies. The report underscores the need for ongoing efforts to improve cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment.The 2007 Cancer Statistics report by the American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that 1,444,920 new cancer cases and 559,650 deaths will occur in the United States in 2007. Cancer incidence rates have stabilized for men and increased slightly for women, while death rates have decreased by 13.6% for both genders combined between 1991 and 2004. Despite progress in reducing mortality and improving survival, cancer remains the leading cause of death among people under 85, surpassing heart disease. The report highlights trends in cancer incidence and mortality by site, sex, race/ethnicity, geographic area, and calendar year, as well as the contribution of specific sites to overall trends. It also provides data on cancer survival, with five-year relative survival rates improving for many cancers. Racial and ethnic disparities in cancer incidence and mortality are noted, with African American men and women having higher death rates and lower survival rates compared to whites. Cancer survival varies by race and ethnicity, with minority populations often diagnosed at later stages. The report also discusses cancer in children, noting that cancer is the second leading cause of death among children aged 1-14, with significant improvements in survival rates over the past 25 years. The study emphasizes the importance of continued research and application of cancer control knowledge to further reduce the public health burden of cancer. The data sources include the National Cancer Institute, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other health statistics agencies. The report underscores the need for ongoing efforts to improve cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment.