CDC (U.S. 2016) death rates - pancreatic vs breast vs ovarian

Pancreatic = 41,780

Breast = 40,450

Ovarian = 14,240

 

What are the key statistics about ovarian cancer?

The American Cancer Society estimates for ovarian cancer in the United States for 2016 are:

• About 22,280 women will receive a new diagnosis of ovarian cancer.
• About 14,240 women will die from ovarian cancer.

How common is pancreatic cancer?

The American Cancer Society’s most recent estimates for pancreatic cancer in the United States for 2016 are:

• About 53,070 people (27,670 men and 25,400 women) will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
• About 41,780 people (21,450 men and 20,330 women) will die of pancreatic cancer.

 Current year estimates for breast cancer

The American Cancer Society's estimates for breast cancer in the United States for 2016 are:

• About 246,660 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women.
• About 61,000 new cases of carcinoma in situ (CIS) will be diagnosed (CIS is non-invasive and is the earliest form of breast cancer).
• About 40,450 women will die from breast cancer.