US cancer deaths plummet 23% since 1991 – but not all are benefiting equally

American Cancer Society report released Thursday shows cancer rates in the US have declined, though it remains the leading cause of death in 21 states

Cancer rates in the US continue their long decline in 2016, according to a new report, though the disease remains the second leading cause of death around the country.

Deaths caused by cancer have dropped 23% since 1991, according to an American Cancer Society report released on Thursday.