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Progress and problems: This graph illustrates percent changes in the annual death rate for a wide range of cancers. Cancers to the right of the zero axis have had increased cancer mortality rates, those to the left have had decreased mortality rates. If the graph is turned counter-clockwise, on its side, the bars pointing down show the major tumors in which a significant reduction in annual death rate has occurred. Progress is apparent: a reduction has occurred in the annual death rates since 1973 in both common and uncommon cancers. This definitely shows progress in the age group under 65, albeit more progress needs to be made.