Title

Cancer statistics 2024: All hands on deck.

Authors

Dizon, Don S.; Kamal, Arif H.

Abstract

The 2024 update to Cancer Statistics from the American Cancer Society reveals that over 2 million people in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer this year. This marks the first time that incidence has surpassed 2 million, but the report also highlights that more people are being diagnosed at earlier stages, leading to higher cure rates. The report emphasizes several key findings, including the increasing incidence of cancer in women, the disproportionate impact on certain populations, the role of disparities in diagnosis and treatment outcomes, and the need for improved data collection and documentation procedures. The authors stress the urgency of addressing health disparities and the importance of collaborative efforts to combat cancer.

Subjects

LIFESTYLES; CENTERS for Disease Control & Prevention (U.S.); TUMORS; DEATH; HEALTH equity; ENVIRONMENTAL exposure

Publication

CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, 2024, Vol 74, Issue 1, p8

ISSN

0007-9235

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.3322/caac.21824