Projected 2013 Gastrointestinal Cancer Incidence and Deaths

Each year the American Cancer Society compiles estimates of cancer incidence and deaths in the U.S., including cancers of the gastrointestinal tract. Estimates for 2013 are provided here by cancer site in order of decreasing incidence (see table).

As usual, the data show that colorectal cancer will contribute the most new cases by far in 2013, as well as the most deaths. Esophageal cancer will contribute the fewest new cases among gastrointestinal cancers but more deaths than stomach cancer.