Cancer continues to take a heavier toll on African-Americans than whites, the report shows.
"African Americans are more likely to develop and die from cancer than any other racial or ethnic group," states the report. "The death rate for cancer among African American males is about 37% higher than among white males; for African American females, it is about 17% higher."
Most cancers are less common among Hispanics, Asian-Americans, and Pacific Islanders than among whites. But there are exceptions.
Compared with whites, Hispanics have higher rates of cervical, liver, and stomach cancer. Liver and stomach cancers are more common among Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders than any other racial or ethnic group.
American Indians and Alaska Natives have the highest rate of kidney cancer cases and deaths from kidney cancer, the report also shows.
Regardless of a person's background, the American Cancer Society stresses the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle to lower cancer risk and following guidelines for cancer screening.
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