Three NET Counties Show Up With High Cancer Rates In Tennessee
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Three Northeast Tennessee counties have turned up in the top 20 counties across the state reporting the highest cancer rates. Hancock County was sixth, followed by Greene County at 13th and Hawkins County at 19th. Sullivan County reported in at 21st. Cumberland County, located in Crossville had the highest rate reported according to data from the Center for Disease Control.