The 1998 Cancer Statistics report by the American Cancer Society provides an overview of cancer burden, incidence, mortality, and survival statistics for the United States. The report estimates that about 1,228,600 new invasive cancer cases will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 1998, with prostate cancer being the most common in men (accounting for 29% of new cases) and breast cancer the most common in women (accounting for about 30% of new cases). It also estimates that about 564,800 Americans will die of cancer in 1998, with lung and bronchus cancer being the leading cause of cancer death in men and lung cancer surpassing breast cancer as the leading cause in women. The report uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) program to estimate cancer cases and deaths. These estimates are based on population projections and cancer incidence rates, adjusted for changes in incidence and mortality rates. The report also includes data on cancer mortality worldwide, with rates for 46 countries from 1992 to 1995. The report acknowledges limitations in the estimates, including the potential for variation from year to year and the fact that the data used are four years old. It also notes that the estimates may not be representative of the entire U.S. due to geographic variations in cancer incidence and mortality. The report highlights the importance of tracking cancer trends using more reliable statistics, such as NCHS mortality rates and SEER cancer incidence rates. It also emphasizes the need for continued research to reduce the burden of cancer in the U.S. and globally. The American Cancer Society is also seeking applications for research in prostate cancer health policy and outcomes research, as well as behavioral, psychosocial, and quality-of-life research.The 1998 Cancer Statistics report by the American Cancer Society provides an overview of cancer burden, incidence, mortality, and survival statistics for the United States. The report estimates that about 1,228,600 new invasive cancer cases will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 1998, with prostate cancer being the most common in men (accounting for 29% of new cases) and breast cancer the most common in women (accounting for about 30% of new cases). It also estimates that about 564,800 Americans will die of cancer in 1998, with lung and bronchus cancer being the leading cause of cancer death in men and lung cancer surpassing breast cancer as the leading cause in women. The report uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) program to estimate cancer cases and deaths. These estimates are based on population projections and cancer incidence rates, adjusted for changes in incidence and mortality rates. The report also includes data on cancer mortality worldwide, with rates for 46 countries from 1992 to 1995. The report acknowledges limitations in the estimates, including the potential for variation from year to year and the fact that the data used are four years old. It also notes that the estimates may not be representative of the entire U.S. due to geographic variations in cancer incidence and mortality. The report highlights the importance of tracking cancer trends using more reliable statistics, such as NCHS mortality rates and SEER cancer incidence rates. It also emphasizes the need for continued research to reduce the burden of cancer in the U.S. and globally. The American Cancer Society is also seeking applications for research in prostate cancer health policy and outcomes research, as well as behavioral, psychosocial, and quality-of-life research.