Cancer in Vermont
Unfortunately, cancer is common. Roughly four out of ten people in Vermont will develop cancer in their lifetime. Anyone can develop cancer, but the risk of being diagnosed with cancer increases with age, and most cancers occur in adults who are middle-aged or older. Early detection and screening is important, so talk to your doctor about different screening options frequently as you age.
Key Points
- Prostate, lung, and bronchus cancer are the most common cancers in Vermont men.
- Breast and lung cancer are the most common cancers in Vermont women.
- Vermonters are more likely to have a UV-associated cancer (like skin cancer or melanoma) compared to U.S. adults.
