• Key Facts on Cancer
• UK Cancer Incidence
• UK Cancer Mortality
• England and Wales Cancer Survival
• Cancer Projections
• Cancer Inequalities and Ethnicity
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The Statistical Information Team at Cancer Research UK present the latest UK cancer statistics and information on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, screening and molecular biology and genetics of cancer. The information on these pages is designed for health professionals.

Three new statistical reports are now available to download for free:

• Cancer Inequalities – The Excess Burden of Cancer in Men in the UK..
• Cancer Incidence and Survival by Major Ethnic Group, England, 2002-2006.
• CancerStats report: Breast Cancer - UK 2009.

Plus you can read the latest news from the Statistical Information Team, including information on new statistical updates and publications by downloading the CancerStats Newsletter.

If you are looking for information because you or someone you know has been affected by cancer, then our CancerHelp UK website is likely to be more relevant and useful. CancerHelp UK also includes a straightforward guide to understanding cancer statistics.

Why not browse the latest additions to our website below...

Cancer Incidence and Survival by Ethnicity

New report on the cancer incidence and survival by major ethnic group

CancerStats report - Breast Cancer - UK

New CancerStats report available Breast Cancer - UK including information on the NHS Breast Screening Programme.

Cancer Inequalities

Download the latest report on Cancer Inequalities - The Excess Burden of Cancer in Men in the UK.

Prostate Cancer Key Facts

New! Find Key Facts on Prostate Cancer.

Skin Cancer Key Facts

New! Find Key Facts on Skin Cancer

Genes and Cancer

Information on the genetics of cancer