5 States with the Highest Cancer Rates

3. Texas 

Total Cancer Deaths: 42,552 

Texas faces high cancer rates, with 123,935 diagnosed cases and 41,320 deaths in 201. Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in Texas, with low survival rates. Colon cancer is expected to be the second leading cause of cancer death in Texas. The five-year relative survival rate for cancer patients is 67%, slightly below the national average. Smoking remains a leading risk factor for lung cancer, with 15% of adults and 7% of high school students currently smoking.