The 2012 Cancer Statistics report by the American Cancer Society estimates that 1,638,910 new cancer cases and 577,190 cancer deaths will occur in the United States in 2012. Over the past 10 years, cancer death rates have declined by more than 1% per year for all racial and ethnic groups except American Indians/Alaska Natives. The most rapid declines were among African American and Hispanic men. Lung cancer accounts for almost 40% of the total decline in men, while breast cancer accounts for 34% of the total decline in women. Since 1990, the reduction in cancer death rates has prevented about 1,024,400 cancer deaths. The report highlights that cancer incidence and mortality rates have been declining for many years, with the most significant declines in lung, colorectal, breast, and prostate cancers. The report also notes that cancer survival rates have improved, though disparities exist among racial and ethnic groups. For example, African American men and women have poorer survival rates compared to whites. The report also discusses cancer in children, noting that it is the second leading cause of death among children aged 1 to 14 years. The report concludes that while progress has been made in reducing cancer incidence and mortality, further efforts are needed to address disparities and improve outcomes for all populations.The 2012 Cancer Statistics report by the American Cancer Society estimates that 1,638,910 new cancer cases and 577,190 cancer deaths will occur in the United States in 2012. Over the past 10 years, cancer death rates have declined by more than 1% per year for all racial and ethnic groups except American Indians/Alaska Natives. The most rapid declines were among African American and Hispanic men. Lung cancer accounts for almost 40% of the total decline in men, while breast cancer accounts for 34% of the total decline in women. Since 1990, the reduction in cancer death rates has prevented about 1,024,400 cancer deaths. The report highlights that cancer incidence and mortality rates have been declining for many years, with the most significant declines in lung, colorectal, breast, and prostate cancers. The report also notes that cancer survival rates have improved, though disparities exist among racial and ethnic groups. For example, African American men and women have poorer survival rates compared to whites. The report also discusses cancer in children, noting that it is the second leading cause of death among children aged 1 to 14 years. The report concludes that while progress has been made in reducing cancer incidence and mortality, further efforts are needed to address disparities and improve outcomes for all populations.