The 2015 Cancer Statistics report estimates 1,658,370 new cancer cases and 589,430 cancer deaths in the United States. Cancer death rates have declined by 1.8% per year in men and 1.4% per year in women from 2007-2011, with the overall rate dropping 22% from 1991 to 2011. The decline varied by region, with the Northeast showing the largest decrease (up to 20%) and the South the smallest (around 15%). Maryland, New Jersey, Massachusetts, New York, and Delaware saw declines of 25% to 30%, preventing 29,000 cancer deaths in 2011. The report highlights trends in cancer incidence and mortality, noting that lung, breast, prostate, and colorectal cancers are the most common. Survival rates have improved significantly, with 5-year relative survival rates increasing for most cancers. However, survival remains low for lung and pancreatic cancers. Cancer incidence and mortality rates vary by race and ethnicity, with black men having the highest rates. Disparities are attributed to differences in risk factors, access to healthcare, and treatment. Regional variations in cancer rates are significant, with lung cancer incidence rates differing widely by state. For example, Kentucky's rates are 3.5 times higher than Utah's. Cancer in children is the second leading cause of death among children aged 1-14, with leukemia being the most common type. Survival rates have improved significantly over the past few decades. The report emphasizes the importance of continued efforts in cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment to further reduce cancer death rates. It also notes the limitations of model-based estimates and the need for accurate data collection to track cancer trends effectively.The 2015 Cancer Statistics report estimates 1,658,370 new cancer cases and 589,430 cancer deaths in the United States. Cancer death rates have declined by 1.8% per year in men and 1.4% per year in women from 2007-2011, with the overall rate dropping 22% from 1991 to 2011. The decline varied by region, with the Northeast showing the largest decrease (up to 20%) and the South the smallest (around 15%). Maryland, New Jersey, Massachusetts, New York, and Delaware saw declines of 25% to 30%, preventing 29,000 cancer deaths in 2011. The report highlights trends in cancer incidence and mortality, noting that lung, breast, prostate, and colorectal cancers are the most common. Survival rates have improved significantly, with 5-year relative survival rates increasing for most cancers. However, survival remains low for lung and pancreatic cancers. Cancer incidence and mortality rates vary by race and ethnicity, with black men having the highest rates. Disparities are attributed to differences in risk factors, access to healthcare, and treatment. Regional variations in cancer rates are significant, with lung cancer incidence rates differing widely by state. For example, Kentucky's rates are 3.5 times higher than Utah's. Cancer in children is the second leading cause of death among children aged 1-14, with leukemia being the most common type. Survival rates have improved significantly over the past few decades. The report emphasizes the importance of continued efforts in cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment to further reduce cancer death rates. It also notes the limitations of model-based estimates and the need for accurate data collection to track cancer trends effectively.