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Press kit | Facts at a Glance
Reproductive Cancer Statistics (USA)
On average, every
seven minutes a woman in the United States will be diagnosed with a cancer
of the reproductive system.
New cases reported during 2000:
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USA |
Canada |
| Cervical |
12, 800 |
1,450 |
| Endometrial/uterine |
36,100 |
3,500 |
| Ovarian |
23,100 |
2,500 |
| Vulvar |
3,400 |
N/A |
| Vaginal/other |
2,100 |
N/A |
| TOTAL |
77,500 |
7,450 |
Source: National Cancer Institutes USA and Canada
Deaths reported during 2000:
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USA |
Canada |
| Cervical |
4,600 |
420 |
| Endometrial/uterine |
6,500 |
670 |
| Ovarian |
14,000 |
1,500 |
| Vulvar |
800 |
N/A |
| Vaginal/other |
600 |
N/A |
| TOTAL |
13,900 |
2,590 |
Source: National Cancer Institutes USA and Canada
Number of woman diagnosed with other types of cancer during 2000:
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USA |
Canada |
| Breast |
182,800 |
19,500 |
| Lung |
74,600 |
9,200 |
| Colon |
50,400 |
7,900 |
Source: National Cancer Institutes of USA and Canada
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