Message from the President With the publishing of the 2007–2008 Statistical Report and Supplement, CBTRUS visually marks the transition process of working with our steadfast collaborating state cancer registries to working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Program of Cancer Registries to provide population–based incidence data for primary brain tumors. The 2007–2008 Statistical Report and Supplement are the anticipated products of over sixteen years of collaboration and cooperation among many individuals and organizations. How does it affect the public health system in the United States? It means brain tumors are collected accurately because of uniform collection rules and standards and completely because of a federally mandated collection policy. Accuracy and completeness of statistical data on brain and central nervous system tumors provide the public health system with information necessary to allocate resources in the best health interests of society. It is with great pride that I announce that statistical information on brain tumors is provided with greater accuracy and completeness than in previous Reports. Many have worked to build a strong foundation; others have worked to erect the first floors. For me, this translates into personal fulfillment and empowerment. As long as we are engaged together, our building will reach for the skies. On behalf of the Board of Directors and Advisors, I would like to thank our collaborating registries and the National Program of Cancer Registries for providing data for this Statistical Report and Supplement, our sponsors for providing financial support, and to all those who support our mission. Carol Kruchko President & Administrator, CBTRUS