According to CNN, lung rates in women have fallen for the first time in a decade. A new report released by the National Cancer Institute showed that data collected through The American Cancer Society, The North American Association of Central Cancer Registries and the Center for Diseases Control and Prevention showed that lung cancer rates in women dropped significantly in time period of 2003-2007. This follows a long-term increase in lung cancer death rates in women for the past three decades.

The report found a significant decrease in cancer death rates for men and women since the early 1990s. However, death rates from liver cancer and melanoma in men, and liver and pancreatic cancer in women continue to increase.

The rate of new cancers, in both men and women, fell on average 1 percent a year, according to data collected. The percentage of prostate cancer cases has increased. Common cancers found in men such as lung, colorectal, oral, stomach and malignant tumors have decreased, while women saw decreases in breast, lung, colorectal, uterus, cervix, bladder and oral cavity cancers.

Unfortunately, pediatric cancer diagnosis have seen an increase in children from birth to 19 years of age.

It is gratifying to see some decline in overall cancer incidence and death rates in the United States. It shows that various methods for preventing, early detection and treatment has significantly improved. The American Association for Cancer Research calls the data remarkable, as it highlights the progress against cancer, and shows that increased knowledge, science, and advances in technology have done a lot to reduce incidence and mortality rates of cancer.