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    Cancer death rates for middle-aged Black men have significantly decreased by over 50% in two decades. Meanwhile, thyroid cancer diagnoses are increasing faster than any other cancer in the United States.

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    • Monitoring cancer statistics is crucial for public health interventions.
    • Disparities in cancer outcomes exist across different demographic groups.

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