Cancer Statistics and Reports

Note: The "Cancer in Minnesota, 1988-2019" link below is an archived webpage version of the dashboard included with this report. For the most recent version go to this link: 

Cancer in Minnesota

In this report, we describe the patterns and trends of new cancer diagnoses (incidence) and cancer deaths (mortality) from 1988 to 2019. It presents incidence and mortality statistics for all cancers combined and the 10 most common cancers in Minnesota. The report consists of a summary of results accompanied by a new online interactive web page and a supplement citing publications in public health and research that used MCRS data. The new interactive webpage enables readers to actively explore the data and examine online maps of county-level rates for newly diagnosed cancers and cancer deaths.

Biennial Report to the Legislature (PDF)

Cancer in Minnesota, 1988-2019

Supplement - Reports and Publications (PDF)

Technical Notes

Distribution Date: March 2023

Report was submitted to the Minnesota Legislature for State Fiscal Year 2023.

If you have questions about this report, contact the Minnesota Cancer Reporting System at health.mcrs@state.mn.us.

This legislative report describes the occurrence of cancer in Minnesota from 1988 through 2017. It presents incidence and mortality statistics for all cancers combined. There are two supplements to this year's report. The first supplement provides county-level maps and the corresponding age-adjusted incidence and mortality rates. The second contains a bibliography of reports and publications.

Cancer in Minnesota, 1988-2017 (PDF)

Supplement 1-Maps and Data (PDF)

Supplement 2-Reports and Publications (PDF)

Distribution Date: August 2021

Report was submitted to the Minnesota Legislature for State Fiscal Year 2021.

If you have questions about this report, contact the Minnesota Cancer Reporting System at health.mcrs@state.mn.us.

This legislative report describes the occurrence of cancer in Minnesota from 1988 through 2015. It presents incidence and mortality statistics for all cancers combined and colorectal cancers. There are two supplements to this year’s report. The first supplement provides county-level maps and the corresponding age-adjusted incidence and mortality rates. The second contains a bibliography of reports and publications.

Cancer in Minnesota, 1988-2015 (PDF)

Supplement 1-Maps and Data (PDF)

Supplement 2-Publications and Data Use (PDF)

Distribution Date: April 2019

Report was submitted to the Minnesota Legislature for State Fiscal Year 2019.

If you have questions about this report, contact the Minnesota Cancer Reporting System at health.mcrs@state.mn.us.

This legislative report describes the occurrence of cancer in Minnesota from 1988 through 2014. It presents incidence and mortality statistics for all cancers combined and several common cancers that have ongoing active screening or intervention programs: colorectal, female breast, lung, cervix, and melanomas of the skin.

Cancer in Minnesota, 1988-2014 (PDF)

Distribution Date: October 2018

Report was submitted to the Minnesota Legislature for State Fiscal Year 2017.

If you have questions about this report, contact the Minnesota Cancer Reporting System at health.mcrs@state.mn.us.

Current Minnesota Cancer Reporting System (MCRS) Reports are linked. Titles listed without a link are archived. All reports are archived after five years from the date of distribution.

• MCRS Biennial reports to the legislature are retained at the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.
• MCRS reports are transferred to the State Archives collection at the Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS). Some reports can be searched for by using the online library catalog or viewed in the Gail Family Library at 345 Kellogg Boulevard, St Paul, MN.

Archived Cancer Statistics and Other Reports published by the Minnesota Cancer Reporting System (MCRS), formerly Minnesota Cancer Surveillance System (MCSS), are available upon request.

If you would like a copy of any of the archived reports, please send an email to health.mcrs@state.mn.us.

Below you will find a list of archived biennial reports produced by the Minnesota Cancer Reporting System at the Minnesota Department of Health. These reports are greater than five years old.

• Minnesota Cancer Facts & Figures 2015
  Distribution Date: October 2015
  Report was submitted to the Minnesota Legislature for State Fiscal Year 2015
• Cancer in Minnesota, 1988-2009
  Distribution Date: December 2012
• Cancer in Minnesota, 1988-2008
  Distribution Date: March 2012
• Cancer in Minnesota, 1988-2006
  Distribution Date: December 2010
• Cancer in Minnesota, 1988-2004
  Distribution Date: September 2008
• Cancer in Minnesota, 1988-2002
  Distribution Date: October 2005
• Cancer in Minnesota, 1988-1999
  Distribution Date: March 2003
• The Occurrence of Cancer in MN 1992-1997: Incidence, Mortality, Trends
  Distribution Date: October 2001
• The Occurrence of Cancer in MN 1988-1996: Incidence, Mortality, Trends
  Distribution Date: August 1999
• The Occurrence of Cancer in MN 1988-1994: Incidence, Mortality, Trends
  Distribution Date: May 1997
• The Occurrence of Cancer in MN 1988-1992: Incidence, Mortality, Trends
  Distribution Date: March 1995
• The Occurrence of Cancer in MN 1988-1990: Incidence, Mortality, and Trends
  Distribution Date: February 1993
• The Occurrence of Cancer in MN 1988
  Distribution Date: December 1990