Future of Cancer Incidence in the United States: Burdens Upon an Aging, Changing Nation

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Authors

Benjamin D. Smith · Joint Base San Antonio

Grace L. Smith · City Of Hope National Medical Center

Arti Hurria · City Of Hope National Medical Center

Gabriel N. Hortobágyi · Joint Base San Antonio

Thomas A. Buchholz · Joint Base San Antonio

Abstract

Demographic changes in the United States will result in a marked increase in the number of cancer diagnoses over the next 20 years. Continued efforts are needed to improve cancer care for older adults and minorities.

Topics & Keywords

Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Clinical Oncology

Volume 27, Issue 17, pp. 2758-2765

DOI: 10.1200/jco.2008.20.8983

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