11 Cancer Stats That Might Surprise You March 8, 2017 by Marta Ribeiro In Social Clips. Death rates for the four most common cancers in the U.S. (lung, breast, prostate and colorectal) have rapidly declined over the past two decades. Meet Paul Kraus, the longest surviving mesothelioma patient in the world. Print This Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11