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NCI Map Stories

This section provides links to map stories developed by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to discuss a cancer topic for a map-based explanation.

  • Cervical Cancer shows an incidence rate map and mortality rate map for the most recent cervical cancer statistics and a Pap Test percentages map as well. This map story has been released in conjunction with Cervical Cancer Awareness Month (January 2013). The data was sourced from the State Cancer Profiles website which the NCI and CDC collaborate on. The user can view one map at a time using tabs. Additionally, the user can download the data in tabular, geographic, or PDF format.
  • Lung Cancer shows an incidence rate map and mortality rate map for the most recent lung cancer statistics and a current smoker percentages map as well. This map story has been released in conjunction with Lung Cancer Awareness Month (November 2012). The data was sourced from the State Cancer Profiles website which the NCI and CDC collaborate on. The user can view one map at a time using tabs. Additionally, the user can download the data in tabular, geographic, or PDF format.
  • Breast Cancer shows an incidence rate map and mortality rate map for the most recent breast cancer statistics. This map story has been released in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October 2012). The data was sourced from the State Cancer Profiles website which the NCI and CDC collaborate on. The user can zoom the map and visually compare the incidence and mortality rates geographically. Additionally, the user can download the data in tabular, geographic, or PDF format.