Cancer incidence and mortality statistics reported by the American Cancer Society¹ and other resources were used to create the list. To qualify as a common cancer for the list, the estimated annual incidence for 2012 had to be 40,000 cases or more.

The most common type of cancer on the list is prostate cancer, with more than 240,000 new cases expected in the United States in 2012. The cancer on the list with the lowest incidence is pancreatic cancer, with 43,920 new cases expected in 2012. 

Because colon and rectal cancers are often referred to as "colorectal cancers," these two cancer types are combined for the list. For 2012, the estimated number of new cases of colon cancer and rectal cancer are 103,170 and 40,290, respectively, adding to a total of 143,460 new cases of colorectal cancer.

Kidney cancers can be divided into two major groups, renal parenchyma cancers and renal pelvis cancers. Approximately 92 percent of kidney cancers develop in the renal parenchyma,² and nearly all of these cancers are renal cell cancers. The estimated number of new cases of renal cell cancer for 2012 is 59,588.

The following table gives the estimated numbers of new cases and deaths for each common cancer type:

Cancer Type	Estimated New Cases	Estimated Deaths
Bladder	73,510	14,880
Breast (Female – Male)	226,870 – 2,190	39,510 – 410
Colon and Rectal (Combined)	143,460	51,690
Endometrial	47,130	8,010
Kidney (Renal Cell) Cancer	59,588	12,484
Leukemia (All Types)	47,150	23,540
Lung (Including Bronchus)	226,160	160,340
Melanoma	76,250	9,180
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma	70,130	18,940
Pancreatic	43,920	37,390
Prostate	241,740	28,170
Thyroid	56,460	1,780

Source:http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/commoncancers

As if putting on a swimsuit doesn't provide enough reason to feel self-conscious, having pimples around the bikini line adds a whole other dimension to bathing suit embarrassment. Through shaving and even waxing, small, red bumps can quickly appear in that tender region of the skin. Many creams and serums exist to offer support with this specific issue and can be used for both prevention and treatment. Eliminating these unsightly bumps can be simple and quick with proper applications of trusted and time-honored techniques.

Step 1

Use hair-removing creams instead of shaving. Using a razor can deposit bacteria directly into the open pores of the skin and often causes irritation and infection within the pores. "The skin in the bikini area harbors a lot of bacteria that your razor can pick up and drag into hair follicles," says the book "The Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Women: Women Doctors Reveal over 2,000 Self-Help Tips on the Health Problems That Concern Women the Most."

Step 2

Scrub the area around the bikini line well with anti-bacterial soaps that will thoroughly disinfect the area. This step is really important for both before and after you have shaved the necessary areas of the bikini line.

Step 3

Apply an astringent over the treated area. Astringents are substances that cause contraction of tissues on application. They can offer protection from bacterial infection and promote the contraction of open pores to keep them clean and tight. Good options for gentle astringents include any solutions that use witch hazel or rose water.

Step 4

Purchase an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream and smooth it over the affected area according to package directions. This can soothe irritation and reduce redness to help the problem heal effectively.