The 10 most frequently diagnosed cancers in women in the United States in 2006 (latest year for which statistics are available) were breast, lung, colon and rectum, uterus and thyroid non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma; cutaneous melanoma and cancers of the ovary, kidney and pancreas.
Fortunately, screening and HPV vaccine can help prevent some of these cancers. It is therefore important to be aware of any change in your body, and you cling to the habit of regular medical check-fulfillment that all women need.
Through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the following information and statistics on cancer in women:
Breast cancer
Breast cancer is by far the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women. In 2006, 191.410 women were diagnosed with breast cancer and 40.820 died from this disease in the United States. Also in 2006, breast cancer was diagnosed in 120.4 of every 100,000 white women, followed by 113.2 African American, Hispanic † 89.0, 80.3 Asian or Pacific Islander and 61.0 American Indian or Alaska Native.
>> Mammograms are the best way to detect breast cancer early, before it can be felt with palpation and when it is easier to treat.
Lung Cancer
This is causing more cancer deaths in women. In 2006, 90.080 women were diagnosed with lung cancer and 69.356 died from this disease in the United States. Also in 2006, lung cancer was diagnosed in 56.7 of every 100,000 white women, African American women followed by 49.8, 36.9 American Indian or Alaska Native, 27.2 Asian or Pacific Islander Hispanic and 25.5.
>> The most important thing you can do to prevent lung cancer is to not start smoking if you smoke, quit. Tips for quitting
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