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Breast Cancer Statistics, Incidence, and Death Rates
Links to Other Resources

BCERF provides these links as a service to our web users. Providing links to web sites does not constitute endorsement of the sites by BCERF.

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New York State

BCERF's maps on New York State Breast Cancer Incidence and Mortality Rates
BCERF publishes maps on the incidence and mortality rates of breast cancer in New York State. Maps covering all counties in the state are drawn from statistics published by the NYS Department of Health and the NYS Cancer Registry. The data is presented in a color format broken down into easy to read categories.

New York State Cancer Statistics
Breast cancer incidence and mortality data for 1992-2001 for New York State. The data is broken down by site of the cancer and by county.

New York State Cancer Surveillance Improvement Initiative
This program is designed to answer questions about cancer incidence in New York State communities. It provides information on cancer and its possible causes, data tables and maps of cancer incidence, and information on how to interpret cancer data and graphs.

Power of Statistics
An article by the New York State Department of Health on the use and limitations of statistics. Applying the principles of statistics to the occurrence of illness among the residents of Love Canal.

Long Island Breast Cancer Study
Describes the National Cancer Institute's studies examining incidence of breast cancer on Long Island. A Geographical Information System (GIS) was developed to study relationships between breast cancer rates and specific environmental exposures. The site includes an FAQ, overview of the tool, reports and activities, and links to other sites with GIS information. Click here to go directly to the GIS information.

Companion Animal Tumor Registry
The Cancer Registry and Surveillance System for Companion Animals project maps incidence of cancer in companion animals in several regions of New York State.

United States

American Cancer Society
Statistics for cancer occurrence, including the number of deaths, cases, and how long people survive after diagnosis. Also data regarding behaviors that influence the risk of developing cancer and the use of screening tests.

Atlas of Cancer Mortality in the United States
Atlas of Cancer Mortality in the United States Atlas providing interactive maps, graphs, text, tables, and figures about cancer trends (both geographic and time-related) from 1950-1994 for over forty cancers.

The Center for Disease Control (CDC), United States Cancer Statistics
Collaboration by the CDC, National Cancer Institute, and North American Association of Central Cancer Registries. Web-based book of official, federal statistics on cancer incidence. Reports are available from 1999-2001. Order print version from web site.

The National Cancer Institute, SEER-Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Database
The SEER Program of the National Cancer Institute collects and publishes cancer incidence and survival data from population-based cancer registries covering 26% of the US population. Site is oriented for use by cancer researchers and epidemiologists.

National Cancer Institute, Research Overview
Statistical tables, maps, and graphs, reports, available tools, and data sources. Includes information about finding particular information and matching tools to queries.

National Cancer Registrars Association, Fact Sheets
Two fact sheets with overview information about cancer registries and the people who collect data to fill them (cancer registrars).

State Health Departments Online from the FDA
Locate a state health department web site.

Cape Cod Breast Cancer Study
The Silent Spring Institute sponsored study of the elevated rate of breast cancer occurring on Cape Cod. Site provides maps of occurrence, an overview of the area, and more.

North American Association of Cancer Registries (NAACR)
Collaborative organization for cancer registries, governmental agencies, professional associations, and private groups to enhance the quality and use of registry data. Most central cancer registries in the United States and Canada are members. Their web sites are available through the Membership Registries section of the NAACR site.

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Overview of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
USGS site explaining what GIS are, how they work, and ways they can be used.

The Guide to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Site developed by a GIS software maker (ESRI) to educate about GIS and provide resources for better use of GIS. Includes map making, case studies, educational resources, and demos.

Global

International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
Research organization with emphasis on epidemiology, environmental carcinogenesis, and research training.

International Association of Cancer Registries (IACR)
Organization devoted to fostering the aims of cancer registries worldwide. Site includes member list of international cancer registries and publications available for order including "Cancer Incidence in Five Continents."

Saudi Arabia, National Cancer Registry (NCR)
Site offers cancer incidence data for Saudi Arabia from 1994-1996.

Public Health Agency of Canada, Cancer Surveillance Online
Interactive maps and charts on incidence of cancer in Canada. Customize views by province/territory, age group, over time, and for 46 cancer sites.

Cancer in Women of Color Monograph
A collaboration between the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH). A comprehensive source of data on cancer in nine populations of women of color.

Last Update 10.05.05