Cancer Facts & Figures 2021 – the most current information about cancer

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Every year the American Cancer Society estimates the number of new cancer cases and deaths that will occur nationally and in each state. Published annually since 1951, “Cancer Facts & Figures” provides the most current information about cancer. These widely cited projections serve as a basis for research, are a valued resource by policymakers, and are also readily understood by the public. How many new cancer cases are there projected to be in 2021? What are the current cancer incidence, mortality, and survival statistics? What’s the latest information on cancer symptoms and risk factors? The just-released “Cancer Facts & Figures 2021” and “Cancer Statistics 2021” provide a comprehensive breakdown of the most up-to-date cancer statistics. This year’s report also includes a special section on cancer and COVID-19. To find Cancer Facts & Figures 2021, as well as slides and an interactive tool where you can dive deeper into the data, visit http://cancer.org/statistics Rebecca Siegel, MPH, is lead author of these publications. She is a cancer epidemiologist and Senior Scientific Director of Surveillance Research at the American Cancer Society. Ms. Siegel directs the production of 7 Facts & Figures publications and their accompanying scientific articles, including the Cancer Facts & Figures 2021, which was published January 12. Her other research focuses on disparities in cancer incidence and mortality with an emphasis on colorectal cancer, particularly early-onset disease. Her research contributed to a shift in the age at which the American Cancer Society recommends beginning colorectal cancer screening. 3:00 – Rebecca Siegel on Cancer Facts & Figures 2021 and Cancer Statistics 2021 4:54 – Where does this cancer data come from? 8:01 – The differences between Cancer Facts & Figures 2021 and Cancer Statistics 2021 10:30 – What makes these publications so important? 13:16 – On the importance of her team’s findings on early onset colorectal cancer, and how this research led to an update in guidelines on when to start screening 17:37 – Findings shared in the special section on COVID-19 and cancer 22:15 – On what findings surprised her in this year’s edition 24:47 – A hopeful takeaway from Cancer Facts & Figures 2021