U.S. Cancer Statistics Public Use Database

What to know

Researchers can analyze high-quality cancer incidence data on the United States population. De-identified cancer incidence data are available to researchers free of charge in a public use database.

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Background

Cancer incidence data reported to CDC's National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR) and the National Cancer Institute's (NCI's) Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program are combined to become U.S. Cancer Statistics, the official federal cancer statistics. The U.S. Cancer Statistics public use database includes cancer incidence and population data for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, providing information on more than 37 million cancer cases. The database can be analyzed using software developed by NCI's SEER Program.

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U.S. Cancer Statistics Public Use Database fact sheet

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About the Database
This page describes the U.S. Cancer Statistics public use database.
How to Access the Data
The data are provided and analyzed through the National Cancer Institute's SEER*Stat software.
Cautionary Notes
This page summarizes information that researchers should understand before using the databases.
Documentation
Population coverage and data dictionaries for the U.S. Cancer Statistics public use database.
Change History
Changes to the data by each release date are listed on this page.
Analyses Checklist
Checklists for single- and multi-year analyses and common selection and reporting considerations.
Variable Definitions
A list of variables available in the U.S. Cancer Statistics Public Use Database.
Definitions of Risk Factor-Associated Cancers
ICD-O-3 site codes, histology codes, and restrictions used to define the risk factor variables.
Sample Text for Manuscripts
You can use this sample text to describe U.S. Cancer Statistics data methods in manuscripts.
Questions and Answers
Find answers to common questions about the U.S. Cancer Statistics public use database.
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Content Source:
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion; Division of Cancer Prevention and Control