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Every year the American Cancer Society estimates the number of new cancer cases and deaths that will occur nationally and in each state. Published annually since 1951, \u201cCancer Facts & Figures\u201d provides the most current information about cancer. These widely cited projections serve as a basis for research, are a valued resource by policymakers, and are also readily understood by the public.\n\nHow many new cancer cases are there projected to be in 2021? What are the current cancer incidence, mortality, and survival statistics? What\u2019s the latest information on cancer symptoms and risk factors? \n\nThe just-released \u201cCancer Facts & Figures 2021\u201d and \u201cCancer Statistics 2021\u201d provide a comprehensive breakdown of the most up-to-date cancer statistics. This year\u2019s report also includes a special section on cancer and COVID-19. To find Cancer Facts & Figures 2021, as well as slides and an interactive tool where you can dive deeper into the data, visit http://cancer.org/statistics \n\nRebecca Siegel, MPH, is lead author of these publications. She is a cancer epidemiologist and Senior Scientific Director of Surveillance Research at the American Cancer Society. Ms. Siegel directs the production of 7 Facts & Figures publications and their accompanying scientific articles, including the Cancer Facts & Figures 2021, which was published January 12.\n \nHer other research focuses on disparities in cancer incidence and mortality with an emphasis on colorectal cancer, particularly early-onset disease. Her research contributed to a shift in the age at which the American Cancer Society recommends beginning colorectal cancer screening.\n\n3:00 \u2013 Rebecca Siegel on Cancer Facts & Figures 2021 and Cancer Statistics 2021\n\n4:54 \u2013 Where does this cancer data come from? \n\n8:01 \u2013 The differences between Cancer Facts & Figures 2021 and Cancer Statistics 2021\n\n10:30 \u2013 What makes these publications so important?\n\n13:16 \u2013 On the importance of her team\u2019s findings on early onset colorectal cancer, and how this research led to an update in guidelines on when to start screening\n\n17:37 \u2013 Findings shared in the special section on COVID-19 and cancer\n\n22:15 \u2013 On what findings surprised her in this year\u2019s edition\n\n24:47 \u2013 A hopeful takeaway from Cancer Facts & Figures 2021