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The aim of this study was to describe the cancer profile of the NE region, focussing on the cancer sites that have high incidence and to identify research priorities.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods:<\/jats:title>\n Incidence data from population-based cancer registries (PBCRs) in the North-East region (8 States) were utilized and relevant literature was reviewed to identify risk factors.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n Aizawl district in Mizoram had the highest incidence of cancer in men [age-adjusted rate (AAR) of 269.4 per 100,000]. Among women, Papumpare district of Arunachal Pradesh had the highest incidence (AAR of 219.8) in India. East Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya had the highest incidence of oesophageal cancer (AAR of 75.4 in men and 33.6 in women). Aizawl district in Mizoram had the highest incidence of stomach (AAR\u201344.2 in men) and Papumpare district had highest incidence of stomach (AAR 27.1 in women), liver (AAR\u2013 35.2 in men and 14.4 in women) and cervical cancers (AAR\u2013 27.7). Lung cancer (AAR\u2013 38.8 in men and 37.9 in women) and gall bladder cancer incidence (AAR\u2013 7.9 in men and 16.2 in women) were highest in Aizawl and Assam (Kamrup urban) PBCRs, respectively. Nagaland had the highest incidence of nasopharyngeal cancer (AAR of 14.4 in men and 6.5 in women), a relatively rare cancer in other regions of India. 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