Cancer Incidence and Mortality in Massachusetts 2017-2021

The Massachusetts Cancer Registry (MACR) Incidence and Mortality Statewide Report 2017-2021 presents a summary of cancer incidence (new cases) and mortality (deaths) for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Specifically, the report provides cancer data by age, sex, racial ethnic group, and stage at diagnosis, highlighting recent trends (indicating annual percent change or APC) in Massachusetts cancer rates. The report also compares Massachusetts incidence and mortality rates to US rates. The collection and analysis of population-based cancer data help describe the burden of cancer in Massachusetts.