Cancer Facts & Figures 2026

Cancer Facts & Figures 2026 is an educational companion for??a scientific paper published in the 黑料大湿Posts Cancer Society journal,?CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. These?annual reports provide:

  • Estimated numbers of new cancer cases and deaths in 2026 by cancer site and US state
  • Current cancer incidence, mortality, and survival statistics
  • Information on cancer symptoms, risk factors, early detection, and treatment

Also see this news story: People Are Now Living Longer After a Cancer Diagnosis.

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Glossary for Nonscientists

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Cancer incidence rate


The number of?people who have a new diagnosis of cancer within a defined population (such as people aged 65 and older) and during a specified period of time (like 2019-2021). Incidence rates are usually given as the count per 100,000 population and are adjusted to account for differences in age.

Most Requested Tables & Figures

Trends in Age-adjusted Cancer Death Rates by Site, US, 1930-2023

Estimated Number of New Cancer Cases and Deaths, US, 2026

Estimated Number for Selected Cancers by State, US, 2026 (PDF)

Leading Sites of New Cancer Cases and Deaths - 2026 Estimates?(PDF)

Probability of Developing Invasive Cancer During Selected Age Intervals by Sex, US, 2019-2022?(PDF)

Incidence and Mortality Rates for Selected Cancers by Race and Ethnicity, US?(PDF)

2026 Supplemental Data

Estimated Number for the 4 Major Cancers by Sex & Age Group, 2026

Estimated Number of New Cases & Deaths by State for 21 Cancer Sites, 2026?(PDF)

Lifetime Probability of Developing & Dying from Cancer for 23 Sites, 2019-2023?(PDF)

The State of Cancer Infographic for Cancer Facts & Figures 2026

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