Cancer Facts & Statistics

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🔬 General Cancer Facts

• Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
• There are over 100 types of cancer, the most common being breast, lung, colorectal, and prostate.
• 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime (U.S. data).

🌍 Global Cancer Statistics (2022-2024 Estimates)

• Estimated new cases worldwide (2024): Over 20 million.
• Estimated cancer deaths worldwide (2024): Over 10 million.
• Most common cancers globally:
  • Lung cancer
  • Colorectal cancer
  • Breast cancer
  • Prostate cancer
  • Stomach cancer
• Over 60% of new cases occur in low- and middle-income countries.

🇺🇸 U.S. Cancer Statistics (2024, per American Cancer Society)

• Estimated new cancer cases: ~2 million
• Estimated cancer deaths: ~610,000
• Leading causes of cancer death:
  • Lung cancer
  • Colorectal cancer
  • Pancreatic cancer
  • Breast cancer
  • Prostate cancer
• Survival rates have increased significantly due to early detection and treatment:
• 5-year survival rate across all cancers: ~68% (up from 49% in the 1970s)

🎯 Top 5 Most Common Cancers (U.S.)

📈 Trends

• Early detection and screening have helped reduce mortality rates.
• Tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable cancer deaths.
• Obesity, poor diet, alcohol, and lack of exercise are major lifestyle-related risk factors.
• HPV vaccination has helped lower cervical cancer rates.

🧠 Did You Know?

• Around 30–50% of cancers are preventable.
• Cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death globally, after cardiovascular disease.
• Childhood cancers are rare but have high cure rates when diagnosed early.