South Carolina Central Cancer Registry

SC Cancer Facts and Figures, 2004-2005

Reports

 “South Carolina Cancer Facts and Figures, 2004-2005” is the first report from the SCCCR containing six years of cancer incidence (1996-2001).

 This report presents data on cancer incidence and mortality; and provides information on cancer risk factors, stage of disease, screening, and prevention and treatment for thirteen cancer sites: bladder, breast, cervix, colon/rectum, leukemia, lung, melanoma, oral/pharynx, ovarian, pancreas, prostate, NHL, and uterine.  There is a special section on Childhood cancer, which provides detailed information on the three major categories of childhood cancer: leukemia, central nervous system, and lymphomas.

SC Cancer Facts and Figures 2001-2002

"South Carolina Cancer Facts and Figures 2001-2002" is the first report from the SCCCR containing combined years of cancer incidence (1996-1998) and projected cancer estimates for 2002.

The report also represents the initial collaboration with the Southeast Division of the American Cancer Society in publishing a "Cancer Facts and Figures" report. It is modeled after the American Cancer Societys annual "Cancer Facts and Figures" publication, which details cancer incidence and mortality across the nation.

This report focuses on six major types of cancer: breast, cervix, colon/rectum, lung, melanoma, and prostate. In addition to statistical data, this report includes detailed information on cancer risk factors, stage of disease, screening, prevention, and treatment in South Carolina. Also included are the American Cancer Societys Guidelines for the early detection of these cancers.

Additional special sections in the report include Childhood Cancer, Oral/Pharynx cancer, and a Modifiable Risk Factors section, which focuses on tobacco use, diet, and physical activity.

Cancer in South Carolina-- The Annual Report of the SCCCR

"Cancer in South Carolina" was designed to provide a statistical summary of the most recent cancer data collected by the SCCCR. Each annual report contains cancer incidence and mortality data for South Carolina. The most recent United States SEER incidence and mortality rates are included for comparison.

Each report provides information on all cancers combined and highlights specific types of cancer. Detailed risk factor, staging, and age-specific information are provided.

The "South Carolina Cancer Facts and Figures 2001-2002" report was done in place of the 1998 Cancer Incidence annual report.

United States Cancer Statistics: 2002 Incidence

Released in November 2005, United States Cancer Statistics: 2002 Cancer Incidence , is the fourth annual joint publication of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the National Cancer Institute (NCI), in collaboration with the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR). This report contains official federal cancer incidence statistics from each state that meets high-quality data standards. South Carolina cancer data from the SCCCR are included.

The "Legislative District Cancer Profiles" are two page summaries containing general and specific cancer incidence and mortality information for each of the 46 Senate and 124 House Districts of South Carolina. Information featured in these profiles includes: number of new cancer cases diagnosed in 2000; number of cancer deaths in 2002; plus an estimated cost of cancer for each district.

The South Carolina Central Cancer Registry provided the Incidence data. The DHEC Division of Biostatistics and Health GIS provided the mortality data. The estimated cancer cost was calculated from a formula provided by the American Cancer Society.

County specific information about cancer incidence and cancer mortality. Two page profiles full of valuable information about cancer, specific to each of the 46 counties in SC.     These county profiles are currently unavailable for updating.

The Registry Review was designed to update state cancer registrars, registry and non-registry hospital staff, and health professionals about the latest news and events at the Central Cancer Registry.

The newsletter includes sections such as "From the Director", "Real Questions, Real Answers", "Training News", as well as updates on special projects.

If you have any questions or comments about the information on this page contact:
Susan Bolick
South Carolina Central Cancer Registry
Office of Public Health Statistics and Information Services
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
(803) 731-1419

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This page was last updated on June 28, 2007.