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BACKGROUND
The lifetime risk of developing leukemia in the United States is 1.5%. There are challenges in the estimation of population‐based survival using registry data because treatments and prognosis vary greatly by subtype. The objective of the current study was to determine leukemia survival estimates in the United States from 1995 to 2009 according to subtype, sex, geographical area, and race...
BACKGROUND
The American Cancer Society (ACS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR) collaborate to provide annual updates on cancer occurrence and trends in the United States.
METHODS
Incidence data were obtained from the CDC‐funded and NCI‐funded population‐based cancer...
Background
National guidelines support both surgical and radiotherapy (RT) as initial treatment options for early‐stage oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). There remains limited data evaluating the survival outcomes of RT and the current practice patterns for these lesions.
Methods
We conducted a retrospective review of 8274 patients in the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER)...
BACKGROUND
Providing high‐quality medical care for individuals with cancer during their last year of life involves a range of challenges. An important component of high‐quality care during this critical period is ensuring optimal patient satisfaction. The objective of the current study was to assess factors influencing health care ratings among individuals with cancer within 1 year before death....
BACKGROUNDAnnual updates on cancer occurrence and trends in the United States are provided through an ongoing collaboration among the American Cancer Society (ACS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR). This annual report highlights the increasing burden of liver and intrahepatic...
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