Cancer Research: Because Lives Depend On It 12/96

Cancer Research: Because Lives Depend On It Information regarding the 25th Anniversary of the signing of the National Cancer Act and the events associated with the anniversary.

The Cancer Death Rate Falls by Nearly 3 Percent

The Cancer death rate in the United States fell by nearly 3 percent between 1991 and 1995, the first sustained decline since recordkeeping began. The following provide more detailed information on this story: NCI Press Release announces drop in cancer mortality rate Question and Answers on Trends in Cancer Mortality -- detailed answers to questions on the decrease in cancer mortality rates Statement on the Decline in Cancer Mortality by Donna E. Shalala, Secretary of Health and Human Services Statistical Charts Depicting the Drop in Cancer Mortality -- 11 charts visually depicting various aspects of the drop in cancer mortality.