Cancer Rates for Lake County Illinois. Explanation of field attributes: Colorectal Cancer - Cancer that develops in the colon (the longest part of the large intestine) and/or the rectum (the last several inches of the large intestine). This is a rate per 100,000. Lung Cancer - Cancer that forms in tissues of the lung, usually in the cells lining air passages. This is a rate per 100,000. Breast Cancer - Cancer that forms in tissues of the breast. This is a rate per 100,000. Prostate Cancer - Cancer that forms in tissues of the prostate. This is a rate per 100,000. Urinary System Cancer - Cancer that forms in the organs of the body that produce and discharge urine. These include the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. This is a rate per 100,000. All Cancer - All cancers including, but not limited to: colorectal cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, and cancer of the urinary system. This is a rate per 100,000.
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