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SEER Cancer Statistics Review 1975-2003 National Cancer Institute a NCHS public use data file for the total US. - Statistic could not be calculated. Less than 16 deaths occurred during the time interval. All Races Whites Blacks Site Total Males Females Total Males Females Total Males Females All Sites 73.0 72.0 73.0 73.0 73.0 74.0 68.0 68.0 69.0 Oral Cavity & Pharynx: 68.0 65.0 74.0 70.0 67.0 75.0 61.0 60.0 65.0 Lip 76.0 74.0 82.0 76.0 74.5 83.0 - - - Tongue 67.0 64.0 73.0 68.0 64.0 74.0 60.0 60.0 62.0 Salivary gland 73.0 72.0 75.0 74.0 73.0 76.0 65.0 64.0 66.0 Floor of mouth 66.0 63.0 73.5 67.0 64.0 74.0 ...

SEER Cancer Statistics Review 1975-2003 National Cancer Institute a SEER 17 areas (San Francisco, Connecticut, Detroit, Hawaii, Iowa, New Mexico, Seattle, Utah, Atlanta, San Jose-Monterey, Los Angeles, Alaska Native Registry, Rural Georgia, California excluding SF/SJM/LA, Kentucky, Louisiana and New Jersey). - Statistic could not be calculated. Less than 16 cases were diagnosed during the time interval. All Races Whites Blacks Site Total Males Females Total Males Females Total Males Females All Sites 67.0 68.0 66.0 68.0 68.0 67.0 63.0 64.0 62.0 Oral Cavity & Pharynx: 62.0 61.0 66.0 63.0 62.0 68.0 57.5 58.0 57.0 Lip 69.0 68.0 75.0 70.0 68.0 75.0 56.5 64.0 - Tongue 61.0 60.0 65.0 62.0 60.0 ...

From research, the power to cure. CANCER CENTER THE HOPE AND PROMISE OF CANCER RESEARCH Page 2 BUILDING ONSUCCESS THESE DISCOVERIES BY BURNHAM SCIENTISTS HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO NEW THERAPIES NOW IN CLINICAL USE OR IN CLINICAL TRIALS FOR CANCER TREATMENT: LEUKEMIA The therapy Genasense, based on pioneering work on cell death pathways by John Reed, M.D., Ph.D., has been fast-tracked by the FDA for the treatment of CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia), the most common adult form of leukemia.The drug is also in clinical testing for melanoma and myeloma. BREAST CANCER Robert Abraham, Ph.D. and his team identified the mechanism of action for Rapamycin, a drug in advanced clinical trials for breast cancer , and are working to develop even more effective treatments. LUNG, ...

COLON Dr. Grace Butler, a former professor of higher education and colon cancer survivor, founded HOPE Through GRACE, Inc. She’s a cancer advocate who teaches people the importance of prevention and screening. Just the Facts Colorectal Cancer Your best chance for surviving colorectal cancer is detecting it early. When found early,there is nearly a 90 percent chance for cure. Symptoms There often are no symptoms of colorectal cancer in its early stages. Most colorectal cancers begin as a polyp, a small, non-cancerous growth on the colon wall that can grow larger and become cancerous. As polyps grow, they can bleed or obstruct the intestine. Symptoms include: • rectal bleeding • blood in the stool or toilet after a bowel movement • prolonged diarrhea or constipation • a change in the size or shape of your stool • abdominal pain ...

PRACTICE GUIDELINE - 1 Evidence-based Series #3-8-3: Section 1 The Role of Cytoreductive Nephrectomy in Metastatic Renal Cell Cancer : A Clinical Practice Guideline N. Fleshner, T. Waldron, E. Winquist, H. Lukka, and Members of the Genitourinary Cancer Disease Site Group A Quality Initiative of the Program in Evidence-based Care (PEBC), Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) Developed by the Genitourinary Cancer Disease Site Group Report Date: April 10, 2006 Question What is the role of cytoreductive nephrectomy in the management of patients with metastatic renal cell cancer ? The outcomes of interest are overall survival and/or progression-free survival, response rate, adverse effects, and quality of life. Draft Recommendations • Cytoreductive nephrectomy is recommended to improve overall survival in appropriately selected patients with metastatic renal cell ...

An Introduction to Prostate Cancer Page 2 B eing diagnosed with prostate cancer can be a life-altering experience.It requires making some very difficult decisions about treatments that can affect not only the life of the man diagnosed, but also the lives of his family members in significant ways for many years to come. Over 234,000 men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year, and each and every one of them will need to make very personal and individualized decisions about treatment options and diet and lifestyle changes. But most importantly, each and every one of them will have to find a strong, knowledgeable team of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to help guide him through the process at each step of the way. This brief introductory guide is designed to help men and their families and friends understand the ...

Intercultural Cancer Council 2006 Survivorship Report Cancer Survivorship and the Medically Underserved: Reducing the Disparities in Cancer Care Due to significant progress in the early detection and treatment of cancers , the United States is witnessing two trends that were virtually inconceivable even a decade ago. According to the American Cancer Society, for the first time in the nation’s history, 2006 will see the first decline in cancer deaths in over 70 years. 1 Additionally, the National Cancer Institute reports the eye- opening statistic that the estimated 10.1 million cancer survivors in this country represent a tripling of the number of survivors from 1971 to 2002. 2 Despite these gains, for Americans who are poor, lack health insurance, or otherwise have inadequate access to timely, high-quality cancer care -- including Americans of color and those ...

PRACTICE GUIDELINE – page 1 Evidence-based Series #4-10: Section 1 Adjuvant Radiotherapy in Women with Stage I Endometrial Cancer : A Clinical Practice Guideline H. Lukka, A. Chambers, A. Fyles, K. Thephamongkhol, L. Elit, M. Fung-Kee-Fung, J. Kwon, T. Oliver, and members of the Gynecology Cancer Disease Site Group A Quality Initiative of the Program in Evidence-based Care (PEBC), Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) Report Date: March 9, 2006 Questions What is the role of adjuvant radiotherapy in women with stage I endometrial cancer ? Specifically, are there subgroups of patients with stage I endometrial cancer who benefit from adjuvant radiotherapy? If so, which radiotherapy treatment is recommended? Outcomes of interest are survival, pelvic control, ultimate pelvic control, and toxicity. Target Population Women with newly diagnosed stage I endometrial cancer ...

Breast Cancer Awareness Patch Breast Cancer has special significance for all Girl Scouts, not only because we are female, but also because our founder, Juliette Gordon Low, died from it. Today, modern medical advances make detecting and treating breast cancer a lot easier than it was back in 1927. Girl Scouts of Indian Waters Council is teaming up with the American Cancer Society to educate young women about breast cancer . This is an opportunity to learn about breast cancer —something all girls and women (and men) need to know about. In this case, knowledge is power and responsibility! Who is at risk for breast cancer ? All women are at risk for breast cancer . It now causes more deaths among women than any other form of cancer except lung cancer . Many breast cancers may be curable if they are found early. Who can earn the Breast Cancer Awareness Patch? The patch is designed ...

A W O M A N ’ S G U I D E Endometrial Cancer U NDERSTANDING Page 2 INTRODUCTION . 1 ENDOMETRIAL CANCER : AN OVERVIEW . 2 WORKING WITH YOUR TREATMENT TEAM . 4 TREATMENT 6 LIVING WITH CANCER THERAPY . 12 TIPS FOR COPING . 15 FINAL MESSAGES . 17 RESOURCES FOR MORE INFORMATION. back cover C ONTENTS “Understanding Endometrial Cancer : A Woman's Guide” was developed by the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation (GCF) through the generous support of the Elizabeth Gillespie Fund for life. GCF was formed by the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists in 1991 to raise funds to ensure public awareness of gynecologic cancer prevention, and the need for early diagnosis and proper treatment of gynecologic cancers . GCF administers the Elizabeth Gillespie Fund for Life which was formed in memory of Elizabeth Gillespie ...

Unrestricted Data and Business Rules – Cancer Indicator Set Author Paul Amos Version No 8.0 Version Date 15-Mar-2006 New GMS Contract QOF Implementation Dataset and Business Rules - Cancer Indicator Set Page 2 Unrestricted Cancer ruleset_R4_v8.0 Version Date: 15-Mar-2006 Amendment History: Version Date Amendment History 0.1 09-Jul-2004 From Peter Horsfield. Extracted from July Read Code Release. Contains Read v0 only. 1.0 27-Sep-2004 Amended following 4 Country Review 1.1 18-Jan-2005 Amended following January Read Code Release 1.2 21-Jun-2005 Amended following 4 Country Review 2.0 21-July-2005 Signed off following 4 Country Review 2.1 21-July-2005 Amended following July 2005 Read Code release and January 2005 SNOMED ...

Unrestricted Data and Business Rules – Cancer Indicator Set Author Paul Amos Version No 8.0 Version Date 15-Mar-2006 New GMS Contract QOF Implementation Dataset and Business Rules - Cancer Indicator Set Page 2 Unrestricted Cancer ruleset_v8.0 Version Date: 15-Mar-2006 Amendment History: Version Date Amendment History Draft 0.3 21-Jun-2003 From Pete Horsfield 1.0 24-Sep-2003 Standard Headers and footers Applied and set to approved. 1.1 03-Nov-2003 Added headers and footers to Version 0.4 received from Pete Horsfield on 03/11/03. 2.0 12-Nov-2003 Amended following 4 Country review 3.0 20-Jan-2004 Amended following January READ Code Release 4.0 04-Feb-2004 Amended following 4 Country, GPSS and internal review ...

C A N C E R S T A T I S T I C S Copyright © US Oncology, Inc. and National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), 2006 www.medicalimaging.org T he American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that 1,399,790 men and women (720,280 men and 679,510 women) will be diagnosed with and 564,830 men and women will die of cancer of all sites in 2006. 1 The ACS also estimates that: BREAST: 212,920 women will be diagnosed with and 40,970 women will die of cancer of the breast in 2006. CERVIX: 9,710 women will be diagnosed with and 3,700 women will die of cancer of the cervix uteri in 2006. COLON: 106,680 men and women (49,220 men and 57,460 women) will be diagnosed with and 55,170 men and women will die of cancer of the colon and rectum in 2006. LEUKEMIA: ...

Breast Cancer Facts & Figures 2001-2002 Page 2 Table of Contents What is breast cancer ? 1 Who gets breast cancer ? 1 How has the occurrence of breast cancer changed over time? 3 What factors influence breast cancer survival? 5 What are the known risk factors for breast cancer ? 7 Can breast cancer be prevented? 9 How can breast cancer be detected early? 10 How is breast cancer treated? 11 What research is currently being done on breast cancer ? 14 What resources are available in your community? 15 What is the American Cancer Society doing about breast cancer ? 16 Sources of Statistics 17 References 18 Acknowledgments The production of this report would not have been possible without the efforts of: Cheryll Cardinez, MSPH, Vilma Cokkinides, PhD, ...

For more information call toll free: 1-800-ACS-2345 or on the Internet, http://www. cancer .org National Home Office: American Cancer Society, Inc., 1599 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30329-4251, (404) 320-3333 National Media Office: 1180 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, (212) 382-2169 ©1997, American Cancer Society, Inc. 97-300M-No. 5008.97 The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer , saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer , through research, education, advocacy, and service. Page 2 S pecial S ection: RA CIAL AND ETHNI C P A T TER N S Estimated number of new cancer cases in 1997 by state, total: 1,382,400 (excluding Puerto ...

Managing Cancer Pain Here is information about cancer pain and how it can be controlled. Not everyone with cancer has pain. Those who may have cancer pain, can feel better with proper pain treatment. Facts about cancer pain treatment If you are being treated for cancer pain, you may have concerns about your medicine or other treatments. Here are some common concerns people have and the facts about them. Concern: I can only take medicine or other treatments when I have severe pain. Fact: You should not wait until the pain becomes severe to take your medicine. Pain is easier to control when it is mild than when it is severe. You should take your pain medicine regularly and as your treatment providers tell you. This may mean taking it on a regular schedule and around-the-clock. You can also use the other treatments, such as relaxation and breathing exercises, hot and cold ...

For more information about breast health or breast cancer , call the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation’s Toll-Free Helpline at 1.800 I’M AWARE ® (1.800.462.9273) or visit the Web site at www.komen.org. genetics & breast cancer Who has mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2? The likelihood that you have mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes is greater if one or more of the following statements is true for you: you are younger (below age 50) your mother, sister or daughter has had breast cancer before age 50 or ovarian cancer at any age a woman in your family has had both breast cancer and ovarian cancer a woman in your family has had breast cancer in both breasts your family is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent there is male breast cancer in your family Remember, most women who get breast cancer do not have an inherited gene mutation in ...

1 Facts and Resources: Pediatric Cancer Survivorship Overview The term " cancer survivors" refers to those people who have been diagnosed with cancer and the people in their lives who are affected by the diagnosis, including family members, friends and caregivers. What it means to have survived cancer is very personal and defining “ cancer survivor” may differ among individuals. Experts increasingly understand cancer as a chronic disease with life-long implications for care. Advances in medical treatment over the last 35 years have led to improved outcomes for childhood cancer survivors: • Cure rates, as measured by five-year survival, have increased to 78% (across all childhood cancers ). • Currently, there are approximately 300,000 people living in the United States who have a history of childhood cancer . What issues affect childhood cancer survivorship? ...

Cancer Care Ontario Practice Guidelines Initiative Sponsored by: Cancer Care Ontario Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care The Role of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in the Treatment of Locally Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (excluding nasopharynx) Practice Guideline Report # 5-1 ORIGINAL GUIDELINE: February 15, 1996 MOST RECENT LITERATURE SEARCH: February 2003 NEW EVIDENCE ADDED TO THE GUIDELINE REPORT: February 2003 New evidence found by update searches since the completion of the original guideline is consistent with the original recommendation. A qualifying statement has been added. SUMMARY Guideline Question What is the role of neoadjuvant chemotherapy in the treatment of patients with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck region (excluding nasopharynx)? Target Population These ...

Cancer Services in Grey Bruce Service Profiles Prepared by The Grey Bruce Cancer Services Network March 2005, Revised February 10, 2006 This document is intended as a resource for professionals and other service providers in Grey Bruce. Once the content is finalized and distributed electronically to organizations across Grey and Bruce, the content will be reviewed annually by the Grey Bruce Cancer Services Network for needed changes or updates. Page 2 Page 2 2/10/06 Table of Contents Canadian Cancer Society... 3 Canadian Mental Health Association. 4 Care Partners 5 Closing The Gap Healthcare Group (Rehab Express) .. 6 Community Health Services – Canadian Red Cross 7 Community Pharmacies .. 8 Grey-Bruce Community Care Access Centre... 9 Grey Bruce Health Services - Oncology Services..10 ...

1 What is Cancer ? Cancer happens when cells don’t die when they should. Instead, cancer cells keep on reproducing and make more defective cells that also don’t die when they should (and often don’t function as they should either). This out-of-control growth can happen as a cancerous tumour (in your lungs, liver, skin, brain, etc.) or in body fluids (for example, leukemia is cancer of cells in your blood). Cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body ( metastasize ) and take over normal tissue. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in Canada (the first is cardiovascular disease – see Trans people and cardiovascular disease ). In 2005 it is estimated that there will be 149,000 new cases of cancer and 69,500 deaths from cancer in Canada. Based on the current rates, 38% of Canadians born female and 44% of Canadians born male will have cancer at some point in their ...

©2006 Association of State and Territorial Health Officials Fact Sheet: The Community Guide, Skin Cancer This fact sheet summarizes the evaluation and recommendations regarding skin cancer from the Task Force on Community Preventive Services (Task Force) in the Community Guide . The Community Guide addresses the effectiveness of population-based interventions for three strategies to reduce skin cancer : 1) setting-specific interventions, 2) population- specific interventions, and 3) community-wide interventions. State cancer programs have great potential to diminish the burden of skin cancer through education and policy approaches. State health agencies can collaborate with public schools and community partners around interventions to prevent skin cancer among youth and adults. Background Information • Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Melanoma, the ...

1 NCI Cancer Bulletin NCI Cancer Bulletin Eliminating the Suffering and Death Due to Cancer A Publication of the National Cancer Institute U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health NIH Publication No. 05-5498 http://www. cancer .gov September 20, 2005 Volume 2 | Number 36 D i r e c t o r ’ s U p d a t e Digital Mammography Outperforms Film for Some Women Results from the largest randomized trial ever comparing digital mam- mography with standard film mam- mography confirm earlier indications that digital mammog- raphy is more accurate for women with dense breasts. Several other groups of women benefited from under- going screening with digital mammography ...

MALMÖ CANCER SEMINARS Time: Tuesdays , 16 – 17 o’clock Place: Lecture Hall, Pathology Building, Entrance 78, 2nd Floor 17/1-06 Leif Salford , Dept of Neurosurgery, Insitute of Clinical Sciences, Lund. Immunisation with autologous glioma cells transfected with IFN-g gene significantly prolongs survival in GBM-patients older than 50 years. (host: Bengt Jeppsson) 31/1 Jörgen Olsen , Dept of Medical Biochemistry and Genetics, Panum Institute, Copenhagen. Analysis and modelling of normal and pathological gastrointestinal mucosa by gene expression and metabolome analysis. (host: Anita Sjölander) 14/2 Yosef Yarden , Dept of Biological Regulation, The Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel. Oncogenic tyrosine kinases EGFR and HER2: signaling mechanisms and targets for cancer therapy. (host: Lars Rönnstrand) 28/2 Lars Påhlman, Dept of ...

UPDATE MARCH 2005 European Association of Urology GUIDELINES ON PROSTATE CANCER G. Aus, C.C. Abbou, M. Bolla, A. Heidenreich, H. van Poppel, H-P. Schmid, J.M. Wolff, F. Zattoni Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1 BACKGROUND 6 1.1 References 6 2 CLASSIFICATION 7 2.1 Gleason score 7 2.2 References 7 3 RISK FACTORS 8 3.1 References 8 4 SCREENING AND EARLY DETECTION 9 4.1 References 10 5 DIAGNOSIS 11 5.1 Digital rectal examination (DRE) 11 5.2 Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) 11 5.3 Transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS) 12 5.4 Relationship between DRE, PSA, TRUS and prostate cancer (CaP) 12 5.5 Prostate biopsies 12 5.6 References ...

© Cancer Society of New Zealand Inc May 2003 Bowel Cancer Bowel cancer is cancer of the colon and rectum, or colorectal cancer . Each year in New Zealand about 2400 New Zealanders are diagnosed with bowel can- cer and about 1100 die from it. It is the second most common cancer registered for both men and women. What causes it? As with all cancers , there is unlikely to be a single cause. However, there are factors that may increase or decrease the risk of developing particular types of cancer . Some of these things we can do something about, some we can’t. Even if we do take action to reduce our risk, there is no guarantee we will not get cancer , but we can help reduce the chances. One of the most important factors in the development of bowel cancer seems to be the traditional western diet. Eating plenty of fruits, vegetables, breads, cereals and grain ...

2006 CDC Cancer Partners Summit Page 1 DRAFT: Preliminary Program & Invited Speakers 2006 CDC Cancer Partners Summit July 12 – 13, 2006 Renaissance Washington, D.C. Hotel Washington, D.C. Wednesday, July 12, 2006 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. OPENING PLENARY SESSION Welcome & Stage Setting Eddie Reed, MD Disparities in Cancer Keynote: Progress, Challenges and Opportunities Howard K. Koh, MD, MPH Panel: Creating Public Health Practice Solutions Pamela Brown, MPA Neal Palafox, MD, MPH Claudia R. Baquet, MD, MPH Amelie G. Ramirez, DrPH 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Break 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS 1 Empowering Communities with Needs Assessment Profiles for Addressing Unmet Cancer Needs Janine Nesset Tominaga, MPH Jody Benton Lee, MPH, ...

Page 2 2 In 2006, an estimated 6,300 Iowans will die from cancer , 14 times the number caused by auto fatalities. Cancer is second only to heart disease as a cause of death. These projections are based upon mortality data the State Health Registry of Iowa receives from the Iowa Department of Public Health. The Registry has been recording the occurrence of cancer in Iowa since 1973, and is one of fourteen population-based registries and three supplementary registries nationwide providing data to the National Cancer Institute. In 2006 an estimated 16,000 cancers will be newly diagnosed among Iowa residents. With 2006 Cancer in Iowa the Registry makes a general report to the public on the status of cancer . This report will focus on: • a description of the Registry and its goals; • cancer estimates for 2006; • a special section on brain and central nervous system tumors ...