Decline in Cancer Deaths Doubles

"The evidence is unmistakable: We are truly turning the tide in the cancer battle," said John R. Seffrin, PhD, chief executive officer of the American Cancer Society. "The gains could be even greater if everyone in the US had access to essential health care, including primary care and prevention services." Looking at the population as a whole, the report shows that cancer death rates have decreased for the majority of the 15 most commonly diagnosed cancers in men and women.