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If you're interested in cancer statistics for the United States, you've come to the right place. These articles provide detailed statistics for the U.S. in a format that's easy to understand.
Colon Cancer Deaths
Unfortunately, thousands of people who are diagnosed with colon cancer die each year in the United States.
Colon Cancer Survival
These colon cancer survival statistics were derived from a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute and provide a breakdown of survival rates by each cancer stage.
Survival by Cancer Site
These figures provide average survival rates for people in the U.S. based on the exact cancer site in the colon or rectum. The survival statistics were obtained using data from approximately 54,000 cancer patients registered in SEER, a database maintained by the National Cancer Institute.
Survival by Cancer Type
These figures provide average survival rates for people in the U.S. based on their exact type of colorectal cancer. The survival statistics were obtained using data from approximately 54,000 cancer patients registered in SEER, a database maintained by the National Cancer Institute.
Stage 4 Melanoma Survival
These stage 4 melanoma survival statistics were derived from a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Researchers analyzed data from approximately 15,000 patients treated for stage 4 melanoma at the John Wayne Cancer Institute between 1971 and 1993.
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