The 13 most frequent types of cancer

Overview

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Of the more than 200 types of cancer, the most frequently diagnosed cancer in the United States is breast cancer (excluding non-melanoma skin cancers). Other prevalent types are lung cancer and prostate cancer. Listed below are the 13 most common cancers, ranked in order of estimated annual new cases.

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1. Breast cancer

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• Estimated new cases per year:some text
  • Women: 268,600
  • Men: 2,670
• Estimated annual deaths:some text
  • Women: 41,760
    
  • Men: 500
• 5-year survival rate: 90%.

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2. Lung cancer (including bronchial)

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• Annual estimate of new cases: 228.150
• Estimated annual deaths: 142,670
• 5-year survival rate: 23%.

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3. Prostate cancer

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• Estimated new cases per year: 164,690
• Estimated annual deaths: 29,430
• 5-year survival rate: 98%.

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4. Colon and rectal cancer

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• Estimated new cases per year: 145,600
• Estimated annual deaths: 51,020
• 5-year survival rate: 64%.

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5. Melanoma (skin)

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• Estimated new cases per year: 96,480
• Estimated annual deaths: 7,230
• 5-year survival rate: 92%.

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6. Bladder cancer

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• Annual estimate of new cases: 80.470
• Estimated annual deaths: 17,670
• 5-year survival rate: 77%.

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7. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

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• Estimated new cases per year: 74,200
• Estimated annual deaths: 19,970
• 5-year survival rate: 71%.

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8. Kidney cancer

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• Estimated new cases per year: 73,820
• Estimated annual deaths: 14,770
• 5-year survival rate: 75%.

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9. Endometrial cancer

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• Estimated new cases per year: 61,880
• Estimated annual deaths: 12,160
• 5-year survival rate: 84%.

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10. Leukemia (all types)

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• Estimated new cases per year: 61,780
• Estimated annual deaths: 22,840
• 5-year survival rate: 61.4%.

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11. Pancreatic cancer

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• Estimated new cases per year: 56,770
• Estimated annual deaths: 45,750
• 5-year survival rate: 9%.

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12. Thyroid cancer

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• Estimated new cases per year: 52,070
• Estimated annual deaths: 2,170
  
• 5-year survival rate: Close to 100%.

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13. Liver and biliary tract cancer

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• Estimated new cases annually: 42,030
• Estimated annual deaths: 31,780
• 5-year survival rate: 18%.

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Take-away food

Knowledge of the most common cancers and their risk factors can help in early detection and prevention. Regular check-ups and a healthy lifestyle are key steps in reducing cancer risks.

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‍Source: Healthline.com