Cancer News

United States Cancer Statistics: 1999–2008 Incidence and Mortality Report Released
This year's report features information on more than one million invasive cancer cases diagnosed during 2008 among residents of 49 states, 6 metropolitan areas, and the District of Columbia.

Protect Your Skin Podcasts
Cup of Health (5:11) Behavioral scientist Dawn Holman describes the different types of skin cancer and how you can protect yourself.

Minute of Health (0:59) Quick tips on how to protect your skin from the sun.

May Featured Scientist: Jun Li, MD, PhD, MPH
Dr. Li is an epidemiologist in CDC's Division of Cancer Prevention and Control. His research interests focus on preventing and controlling prostate and childhood cancers. He leads research projects to monitor prostate cancer and childhood cancer incidence and mortality, as well as use of prostate cancer screening across the nation.

No Excuses! New Screen for Life Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
In new English and Spanish TV PSAs, a series of diverse men and women voice misconceptions about who should be screened, and an off-screen expert explains the facts and why screening is important. The clear take-away message is that screening for colorectal cancer saves lives. Similarly, new English and Spanish print PSAs and posters also reveal common misconceptions about screening, while setting the record straight on who should be screened and how colorectal cancer can be prevented.