The worldwide epidemiology of adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction is summarized and the various risk factors, including obesity, meat and fat consumption, and smoking, are discussed. Verlato G & De Manzoni G. In: Adenocarcinoma of the Esophagogastric Junction . Edited by Giacopuzzi S, Zanoni A, & de Manzoni G. Springer International Publishing, 2017. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-28776-8_1

Coe and Sicklick highlight the known epidemiological factors associated with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) and discuss how the understanding of the patient- and disease-related characteristics of GIST has evolved over the last two decades. Coe TM, Sicklick JK. In: Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor . Edited by Scoggins CR et al. Springer International Publishing Switzerland, 2016 doi:10.1007/978-3-319-42632-7_2

Despite improvements in clinical care of hepatocellular carcinoma patients, persistent race/ethnicity-specific disparities in outcomes persist. In this review, Ha et al. evaluate the disparities deemed to have the greatest effect. Ha J, Yan M, & Wong RJ. Curr Hepatology Rep 2017; 16: 39. doi:10.1007/s11901-017-0331-4

This chapter provides a summary of the epidemiology of thyroid cancer and the associations between thyroid cancer incidence and certain risk factors. Figge JJ. In: Thyroid Cancer . Edited by Wartofsky L & Van Nostrand D. Humana Press, 2006. doi:10.1007/978-1-59259-995-0_2

Batista JL, Birmann BM, & Epstein MM. In:  Pathology and Epidemiology of Cancer . Edited by Loda M et al. Springer International Publishing, 2017. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-35153-7_29

Repana D & Spicer J. In:  Pathology and Epidemiology of Cancer . Edited by Loda M et al. Springer International Publishing, 2017. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-35153-7_19

Mucci LA, Wilson KM, & Giovannucci EL. In:  Pathology and Epidemiology of Cancer . Edited by Loda M et al. Springer International Publishing, 2017. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-35153-7_9

White et al. highlight the relationship between the occurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma and hepatitis viral infection. Taking a global perspective, the authors also examine other established risk factors. White DL et al. In: Hepatocellular Carcinoma . Edited by Carr BI. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2016. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-34214-6_1

Höglund M, Sandin F, & Simonsson B. In:  Chronic Myeloid Leukemia . Edited by Hehlmann R. Springer International Publishing, 2016. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-33198-0_7

This paper reviews the current diagnostic methods, epidemiology, and clinical implications for patients with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance and smoldering multiple myeloma. Mateos MV & Landgren O. In: Plasma Cell Dyscrasias . Edited by AM Roccaro, IM Ghobrial. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2016. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-40320-5_1

It is important for clinicians to be mindful of Kaposi’s sarcoma manifesting in a growing variety of clinical contexts. Here, Curtiss et al. provide an update on the epidemiology and treatment of this tumor. Curtiss P, Strazzulla LC, & Friedman-Kien AE. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb) 2016;6:465–470. doi:10.1007/s13555-016-0152-3

This chapter summarizes the most up-to-date and accurate knowledge regarding the epidemiology of melanoma and current preventive practices, focusing mainly on the risk factors. Berwick M et al. In: Melanoma . Edited by Kaufman HL & Mehnert JM. Springer International Publishing, 2016.3 doi:10.1007/978-3-319-22539-5_2

This chapter provides an overview of the incidence of breast cancer, risk factors associated with development of the disease, and methods for its prevention in women in United States. Bayraktar S & Arun BK. In:  Breast Disease . Edited by Aydiner A, İğci A, & Soran A. Springer International Publishing, 2016. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-22843-3_4

Karia PS. In: High-risk cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma . Edited by Schmults CD. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, 2016. doi:10.1007/978-3-662-47081-7_9

An expert review of the known and possible risk factors for male breast cancer as well as a description of the clinical patterns of the disease. Ferzoco RM & Ruddy KJ. Curr Oncol Rep 2016; 18: 1. doi:10.1007/s11912-015-0487-4

Chiu BCH & Hou N. In:  Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma . Edited by Evens AM & Blum KA. Springer international Publishing, 2015. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-13150-4_1

This chapter provides an overview of the epidemiology of Hodgkin lymphoma with particular emphasis on etiologic heterogeneity. Glaser SL et al. In: Hodgkin Lymphoma . Edited by Engert A, Younes A. Springer International Publishing, 2015. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-12505-3_1

This chapter discusses the epidemiology of gastric cancer, and provides an overview of common causes of gastric cancer, including familial risk factors, Helicobacter pylori infection, Epstein-Barr virus infection. Rugge M, Fassan M, & Graham DY. In: Gastric Cancer . Edited by Strong VE. Springer International Publishing Switzerland, 2015. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-15826-6_2