There were declines in the death rates for a number of major cancers . American Cancer Society publishes annual statistics on mortality , survival . Survival rates declined for lung , colorectal , breast and prostate cancer . Smoking and smoking still play a major role in causing cancer , Brawley says .
American Cancer Society publishes annual statistics on mortality , survival . Survival rates declined for lung , colorectal , breast and prostate cancer . Smoking and smoking still play a major role in causing cancer , Brawley says .