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April 2020
Educate members about cancer statistics, remind them of need for preventive screenings
In 2020, the American Cancer Society estimates there will be 1,806,950 new cancer cases and 606,520 cancer deaths in the U.S.
Here are statistics from the ACS for three common cancer types in 2020 and previous years:
| Cancer type |
Estimated new cases, 2020 |
Estimated deaths, 2020 |
| Breast |
279,100 |
42,690 |
| Cervix |
13,800 |
4,290 |
| Colorectum |
147,950 |
53,200 |
Incidence and death rates for previous years:
| Cancer type |
Incidence rates 2012-2016
(per 100,000)
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Death rates 2013-2017
(per 100,000)
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| Breast |
125.3 |
20.3 |
| Cervix |
7.6 |
2.3 |
| Colorectum |
38.7 |
13.9 |
Regular screening for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer and increased knowledge of symptoms among patients have led to earlier detection and fewer deaths.
Consider these statistics from the National Cancer Institute:
- Between 1989 and 2017, the death rate for breast cancer declined 40%.
- Since the mid-1970s, the death rate for cervical cancer dropped more than half.
- From 1970 to 2017, the death rate for colorectal cancer dropped 54%.
By screening for cancer and modifying risk factors, thousands of additional cancer cases and deaths can be prevented. Approximately 42% of cancer cases and 45% of deaths are attributed to modifiable risk factors.
Visit the NCI website** for more information on modifiable risk factors to share with your patients.
A note from the Federal Employee Program®
FEP members’ mammograms, cervical cancer and colorectal screenings are covered once per calendar year with no out-of-pocket cost. Additional information on FEP cancer screening benefits can be found online at www.fepblue.org or by calling Customer Service at 1-800-482-3600.
As a reminder, non-FEP members can log in to their member account or call the number on the back of their member ID card for benefit information.
**Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan doesn’t own or control this website.
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