Cancer Data & Publications

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in Rhode Island. About four out of every 10 people in Rhode Island will develop cancer sometime in the course of their lives, and half of them will die of the disease. At any one time, it is estimated that over 33,000 Rhode Islanders are living with cancer or are cancer survivors. In 2007, an estimated 6,360 new cancer cases will be diagnosed, and an estimated 2,370 Rhode Islanders will die of the disease.

Rhode Island Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan

Annual Report of The Partnership to Reduce Cancer in Rhode Island, June 2009

Cancer Surveillance Report: Rhode Island’s Cancer Burden Incorporating the 2008 Annual Report of the Rhode Island Cancer Registry Support:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Division of Cancer Prevention and Control
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is an HHS agency working to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. The Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, of the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, is the lead within CDC with respect to comprehensive cancer control program planning and services.

Cancer Control P.L.A.N.E.T.
The Cancer Control P.L.A.N.E.T. portal provides access to Web-based partners that can assist in:

• Assessing the cancer and/or risk factor burden within a given state.
• Identifying potential partner organizations that may already be working with high-risk populations.
• Understanding the current research findings and recommendations.
• Accessing and downloading evidence-based programs and products.
• Finding guidelines for planning and evaluation.

Rhode Island Cancer Control Registry
The Rhode Island Cancer Registry (RICR) is a population-based cancer registry established in 1985. It began collecting reports of newly diagnosed cancers on October 1, 1986. The Registry produces official cancer statistics for Rhode Island, including an annual report which is posted on this website, and also supplies cancer data to researchers. (Strict guidelines are used to protect patient confidentiality so that individuals cannot be identified).

National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a component of the National Institutes of Health, one of eight agencies that comprise the Public Health Service in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The NCI is the Federal Government's principal agency bringing together the partners to stimulate and support scientific discovery and its application to achieve a future when all cancers are uncommon and easily treated.

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the lead agency charged with supporting research designed to improve the quality of health care, reduce its cost, improve patient safety, decrease medical errors, and broaden access to essential services. This includes U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations on effective clinical preventive interventions: screening, counseling, and medication regimens.

Commission on Cancer
The Commission on Cancer (CoC) is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for cancer patients through standard-setting, prevention, research, education, and the monitoring of comprehensive quality care.