Cancer is the second leading cause of death in our county and a priority health issue as every day approximately 21 people were diagnosed with cancer, and 9 people died from cancer between 2005 and 2009.
The current review of Cuyahoga County’s cancer data provides updated cancer rates for our community that have been compared to rates presented in the 2011 Community Cancer Report. This update also takes a more in-depth look at stage at diagnosis for eight different cancers by geography and race.
Note: Due to the size of the report, it is divided into the following sections:
Section 1: Introduction and Highlights
- Report Cover and Acknowledgements
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Executive Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
Section 2: Report Summary and Staging Information
- 2005-2009 Incidence and Mortality Summary
- Comparison to 2011 Cancer Report
- Healthy People 2020 Cancer Objectives
- Cancer Staging
Section 3: Community Specific Information
Click below to access cancer information for your community
Section 4: Methods and Technical Appendices
- Methods and Limitations
- Indexed Map of Cuyahoga County
- Peer Comparison Groups
- Cancer Site Histology and Mortality Codes
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