Source: Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, MDCH |
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in Michigan.
Cancer refers to more than 100 different diseases, each
characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
The most common cancers in Michigan, Cass and Van Buren
Counties are colorectal, lung, breast, and prostate cancer.
However, lung cancer in Cass County exceeded the rates in Van
Buren and Michigan.
Cancer Death Rates are presented in the
Chronic
Disease Community Report Cards for Van Buren and Cass Counties.
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