Cancer cases worldwide will soar in the coming decades, a report finds. Here’s why.
A new global report warns of a significant surge in cancer cases worldwide over the coming decades.
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Global cancer incidence and mortality are projected to rise, according to a report and estimates from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). The data covers 34 types of cancer across 186 countries.
Coverage from The Washington Post and The Guardian highlights a disparity in progress, with a WHO report indicating that advancements in cancer treatment are not being shared by poorer countries. Meanwhile, Al Majalla and pharmaphorum focus on the state of oncology and therapies in 2026.
Future focus remains on the GLOBOCAN estimates and the implementation of new oncology therapies to address the rising number of cases.
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Quick answers
Which organization provided the cancer statistics?
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) provided the GLOBOCAN estimates.
What is the scope of the IARC data?
The data includes estimates for 34 cancers across 186 countries.
Is cancer progress uniform globally?
No; a WHO report cited by The Guardian finds that progress against cancer is not shared by poorer countries.
Coverage (5)
- Cancer therapies in 2026: a new era of hope Al Majalla · 3h ago
- Deep Dive: Oncology 2026 pharmaphorum · 3h ago
- Global cancer statistics 2024: GLOBOCAN estimates of incidence and mortality worldwide for 34 cancers in 186 countries IARC – INTERNATIONAL AGENCY FOR RESEARCH ON CANCER · 3h ago
- Progress against cancer not shared by poorer countries, WHO report finds The Guardian · 3h ago
- Cancer cases worldwide will soar in the coming decades, a report finds. Here’s why. The Washington Post · 3h ago broke it first
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