Cancer Statistics for U.S. Women
These statistics from the American Cancer Society are estimates for the year 2000 in the United States. For comparison, three other common cancers in women are shown, in addition to the gynecologic cancers. These numbers are for women only, to make the comparisons clear.
| Affected Site | New Cancer Cases | Cancer Deaths |
| Breast | 182,800 | 40,800 |
| Lung | 74,600 | 67,600 |
| Colon | 50,400 | 24,600 |
| Uterus | 36,100 | 6,500 |
| Ovary | 23,100 | 14,000 |
| Cervix | 12,800 | 4,600 |
| Vulva | 3,400 | 800 |
| Vagina | 2,100 | 600 |
See Latest Trends in Gyn Cancer Rates - June 2001
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