Cancer death rate dropping in Canada

According to the 2012 Canadian Cancer Statistics report, produced by the Canadian Cancer Society, overall cancer death rates have dropped by 21 % (men) and 9% (women) between 1988 and 2007. Despite this encouraging trend, cancer still remains the leading cause of death in Canada. The 2012 report contains updates on cancer incidence, mortality, survival, as well as prevalence and risk of developing or dying from cancer. According to the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, "systematically recording and tracking these statistics is a key part of understanding the progress being made to address cancer." To access the complete report, click here.