NCI Report: Cancer Death Rates Decline Steadily Despite Pandemic Disruptions
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
The 2025 Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, released on April 21, 2025, presents encouraging trends in cancer mortality and incidence across the United States, while also highlighting areas requiring continued attention. Key findings include a 1.7% decline in death rates for men and 1.3% per year for women. The report underscores the need for continued monitoring of cancer trends, particularly in light of emerging challenges such as obesity-related cancers and health disparities among various racial and ethnic groups. Addressing these issues will be crucial for improving outcomes in cancer care moving forward.
