A Statistical Study of the Recurrence Rates of Cancers in Different Groups Hasan Sarah Salih1, ali Wisam Jasim abed2, Shubbar Hasanain Ali3 1Albayan University College, Iraq 2College of Science, Sumer University, Iraq 3Alkafeel University College, Iraq Online published on 8 March, 2019. Abstract Background Cancer is a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to invade, or spread to, other parts in the body. Vaccination against certain infectious diseases, not eating too much processed and red meat and avoiding too much sunlight exposure can prevent some cancers. Also, early detection through screening is useful for cervical and colorectal cancers. The aim of this study was to shed light on the most widespread cancers in Iraq in the Middle Al-Forat region in Iraq. Also, it is hoped that researchers and state health institutions can take the necessary measures to reduce the disease and increase the numbers of survivors by raising awareness about benefits of early detection. Method Data were collected from Middle Al-Forat Centers of cancer in Iraq during the year 2017 about most common types of cancers. The results were analyzed by Statistical Analysis System program to study the effects of different parameters. Chi-squared test was used to compare between percentages. Results Data from current study revealed that the incidence of cancer was highest in the age group 61–70 year followed by the age groups 41–50 and 51–60 years. On the other hand, the rest of the groups were lower in the proportion of cancer incidence. In addition, the results showed that 10 types of cancers were selected as the most common ones and the most frequent cancer types were breast, lung, bladder and brain cancers, respectively. Conclusion Many factors can contribute to pathogenesis of cancer in humans. However, some of these factors are preventable and controllable. Top Keywords Cancer, vaccination, cancer incidence, lifestyle measures, vaccination. Top |