Reports on cancer topics that matter to you
Use our reports to explore cancer-related topics and data. Each report is authored by experts and backed by the latest data available at its release date.
FEATURED REPORT
Childhood Cancers in Wisconsin: Data Brief
October 2023
Childhood cancers are relatively rare, but extremely challenging for children and their families when diagnosed. This data brief summarizes childhood cancer incidence and mortality in Wisconsin with a focus on leukemias, brain and other central nervous system (CNS) tumors, and lymphomas.
Key finding included:
- Wisconsin childhood cancer incidence rates have increased slightly since 2000, and mirror U.S. trends.
- Wisconsin childhood cancer mortality rates declined on average since 2000. Rates rose slightly in 2019-2020, but are not statistically different from U.S. rates.
Recent Reports
October 2023
This data brief summarizes childhood cancer incidence and mortality in Wisconsin with a focus on leukemias, brain and other central nervous system (CNS) tumors, and lymphomas.
August 2023
In 2021, the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) surveyed cancer survivors in Wisconsin about their survivorship experiences. This data brief summarizes the BRFSS findings and identifies opportunities to improve future surveys.
Local Health Departments Can Deliver HPV and other Age Appropriate Vaccines in Schools but Lack a Sustainable Funding Model
July 2023
This paper provide a breakdown of local health department vaccine provision at school-located vaccination clinics in 2017 and 2018, before and after funding constraints limited vaccine availability.
The Availability of Colorectal Cancer Screening with Colonoscopy in Wisconsin
June 2023
This report provides a detailed breakdown of availability of colonoscopy services in Wisconsin, including several maps. Findings indicate there are not enough facilities to screen eligible Wisconsinites through colonoscopy alone and identify other potential gap areas.
Breast Cancer Disparities Between Black and White Women in Wisconsin
October 2022
This report explores the significant breast cancer disparities that persist between Black and White women in Wisconsin, with a spotlight on southeastern Wisconsin. This report was created in coordination with the Leadership Team and Data Committee of the Reducing Breast Cancer Disparities Project.
Cancer Survival Report: Wisconsin Cancer Relative Survival Ratios, 2011-2017
July 2022
This newly updated survival report provides a detailed breakdown of cancer survival in our state. Highlighted trends can help identify areas for improvement in prevention, screening, and early detection of different types of cancers.
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