Chronic Diseases and Injuries in Canada - Cancer incidence, mortality and survival trends in Canada, 1970–2007 - Public Health Agency of Canada

Blogger's Note: ovarian cancer is not specifically included

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Introduction: Monitoring cancer trends can help evaluate progress in cancer control while reinforcing prevention activities. This analysis examines long-term trends for selected cancers in Canada using data from national databases.
Methods: Annual changes in trends for age-standardized incidence and mortality rates between 1970 and 2007 were examined by sex for 1) all cancers combined, 2) the four most common cancers (prostate, breast, lung, colorectal) and 3) cancers that demonstrate the most recent notable changes in trend. Five-year relative survival for 1992–2007 was also calculated.....