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Cancer Mortality

Cancer mortality is the measure of deaths attributable to cancer within a defined population over a specified period, typically expressed as a rate that allows comparison across populations, regions, and demographic groups. It is a fundamental indicator of the burden of malignant disease and complements measures of …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 14× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Cancer mortality is the measure of deaths attributable to cancer within a defined population over a specified period, typically expressed as a rate that allows comparison across populations, regions, and demographic groups. It is a fundamental indicator of the burden of malignant disease and complements measures of incidence and survival, since mortality reflects both how often cancers arise and how effectively they are detected and treated. Mortality patterns are shaped by tumor type and stage at diagnosis, access to screening and treatment, the prevalence of risk factors, and the presence of coexisting conditions such as diabetes that can influence outcomes, including during concurrent illness. Studies of cancer mortality examine survival among patients treated for specific malignancies, the impact of screening programs designed to detect disease earlier, and the perioperative cardiac and other risks that affect outcomes in patients undergoing cancer surgery. Analyses also consider how global health factors and changing diagnostic practices alter observed incidence and death rates, as seen in trends for certain cancers. By quantifying the lethal impact of cancer and identifying disparities and modifiable contributors, mortality data inform public health priorities, the evaluation of prevention and treatment strategies, and the allocation of resources aimed at reducing avoidable deaths and improving long-term outcomes for affected populations.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 14 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Breast Cancer Survival.

Journal editorial board
Mark LaBarge · United States Raffaele Serra · Italy Jayant Vaidya · United Kingdom

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