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The WHO's Global Status Report on Cancer 2026, produced with the International Agency for Research on Cancer, projects annual cancer cases will rise from 20.6 million today to nearly 35 million by 2050, with cancer remaining the world's second leading cause of death after cardiovascular disease.

The WHO's Global Status Report on Cancer 2026, produced with the International Agency for Research on Cancer, projects annual cancer cases will rise from 20.6 million today to nearly 35 million by 2050, with cancer remaining the world's second leading cause of death after cardiovascular disease.

The report found stark disparities in cancer outcomes: 87% of women with breast cancer survive five years after diagnosis in high-income countries, compared with about 42% in low-income countries. Fewer than one in three countries include cancer care in universal health coverage packages.

The report found stark disparities in cancer outcomes: 87% of women with breast cancer survive five years after diagnosis in high-income countries, compared with about 42% in low-income countries. Fewer than one in three countries include cancer care in universal health coverage packages.

WHO's first global survey of people affected by cancer found at least 45% experience financial hardship, more than half report mental health challenges, and nearly all caregivers face strain including unpaid responsibilities and social isolation.

WHO's first global survey of people affected by cancer found at least 45% experience financial hardship, more than half report mental health challenges, and nearly all caregivers face strain including unpaid responsibilities and social isolation.

Nearly four in 10 cancer cases globally are linked to preventable risk factors, including tobacco use, alcohol, obesity, physical inactivity, infections and air pollution. Tobacco use has declined 27% since 2010, contributing to reductions in lung cancer cases in some regions.

Nearly four in 10 cancer cases globally are linked to preventable risk factors, including tobacco use, alcohol, obesity, physical inactivity, infections and air pollution. Tobacco use has declined 27% since 2010, contributing to reductions in lung cancer cases in some regions.

Availability of the top 20 priority cancer medicines ranges from 9% to 54% in low- and lower-middle-income countries, compared with 68% to 94% in high-income countries. In 23 countries, no radiation facilities exist.

Availability of the top 20 priority cancer medicines ranges from 9% to 54% in low- and lower-middle-income countries, compared with 68% to 94% in high-income countries. In 23 countries, no radiation facilities exist.

Asia accounted for more than half of all global cancer cases (50.7%) and deaths (56.5%) in 2024, while Europe contributed 21% of cases and 20% of deaths despite representing roughly 9% of the world's population. The largest projected increases are expected in Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean region.

Asia accounted for more than half of all global cancer cases (50.7%) and deaths (56.5%) in 2024, while Europe contributed 21% of cases and 20% of deaths despite representing roughly 9% of the world's population. The largest projected increases are expected in Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean region.

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WHO: Cancer casesCases expected to soarHit worldwide,35M WHOby 2050

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