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Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
The cancer burden can also be reduced through early detection of cancer and appropriate treatment and care of patients who develop cancer. Many cancers have a high chance of cure if diagnosed early and treated appropriately.
Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, accounting for an estimated 9.6 million deaths, or 1 in 6 deaths, in 2018. Lung, prostate, colorectal, stomach and liver cancer are the most common types of cancer in men, while breast, colorectal, lung, cervical and thyroid cancer are the most common among women.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025 - World Health Organization (WHO)
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to create awareness, honour the millions of lives affected by breast cancer and reaffirm our global commitment to equitable access to care and improved survival for all. This year, we highlight the theme: Every Story is Unique, Every Journey Matters.
Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Principaux faits sur le cancer dans le monde, ses causes, ses facteurs de risque, les traitements existants et sur les recommandations de l'OMS.
Lung cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Key facts Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, accounting for the highest mortality rates among both men and women. Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, responsible for approximately 85% of all cases. Lung cancer is often diagnosed at advanced stages when treatment options are limited. Screening high risk individuals has the potential to allow early ...
Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Cancer affects everyone – the young and old, the rich and poor, men, women and children – and represents a tremendous burden on patients, families and societies. Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the world. Yet, many of these deaths can be avoided. Between 30-50% of cancers are preventable by healthy lifestyle choices such as avoidance of tobacco and public health measures ...
癌症 - World Health Organization (WHO)
重要事实 癌症是全世界的一个主要死因，2020年近1000万例（或近六分之一）死亡由癌症导致。 最常见的癌症是乳腺癌、肺癌、结肠癌、直肠癌以及前列腺癌。 大约三分之一的癌症死亡源自烟草使用、高体重指数、酒精消费、水果和蔬菜摄入量低以及缺乏身体活动。此外，空气污染是肺癌的一个重要 ...
Global cancer burden growing, amidst mounting need for services
Ahead of World Cancer Day, the World Health Organization (WHO)’s cancer agency, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), released the latest estimates of the global burden of cancer. WHO also published survey results from 115 countries, showing a majority of countries do not adequately finance priority cancer and palliative care services, as part of universal health coverage ...
Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Cancer is a generic term for a large group of diseases characterized by the growth of abnormal cells beyond their usual boundaries that can then invade adjoining parts of the body and/or spread to other organs.
Colorectal cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO fact sheet on colorectal cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, treatments and prevention.
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