It seems like everything causes cancer these days and that we hear more about it – although most types are trending downward; especially those for which we have early detection or a vaccine. While the overall cancer rate is trending downward, that is not true of all cancer types (like melanoma in certain groups or pancreatic cancer). Class, how does your rate stack up against others in the state where you live? http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/data/state.htm ( respond at least 50 words and cite your source)