Any disease that can affect any region of the body is referred to as cancer. Neoplasms and malignant tumors are other words that are used.
One characteristic of cancer is the quick development of aberrant cells that expand outside of their normal borders, infiltrate other body components, and eventually move to other organs. This process is known as metastasis. The main reason why cancer patients die is because of widespread metastases.
The Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of NCDs 2013-2020 and the 2030 UN Agenda for Sustainable Development both contain targets that must be met in order to reduce premature mortality from cancer.
In 2017, the World Health Assembly passed the Resolution on Cancer prevention and control in the context of an integrated approach (WHA70.12) urging governments and WHO to take action more quickly.
The most prevalent cancers are shown below, along with the projected number of new cases and fatalities for each type. Each is listed from top to lowest in terms of projected new instances.
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the second most frequent malignancy in women after skin cancer.
Yearly new cases anticipated:
Women: 268,600
Male: 2,670
Estimated annual death toll
Women: 41,760
Male: 500
Rate of 5-year survival: 90% of people are women (2008–2014)
Lung Cancer
Lung cancer, the second most frequent malignancy, is the main reason for cancer-related death.
It is advised that you give up smoking in order to reduce your risk of developing lung and bronchus cancer.
New cases each year: 228,150
Annual deaths: 142,670
Five-year survival rate: 23% (2008–2014)
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer, the most prevalent cancer and the second leading cause of cancer mortality in American men are typically slow-growing.
Approximately 164,690 new cases every year
Projected annual death toll: 29,430
Survival rate after five years 98% (2008–2014)
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Colon and rectal Cancer
Cancers of the colon or rectum are referred to as colorectal cancer. They combine to form the big intestine.
Yearly projected new cases: 145,600
Estimated annual death toll: 51,020
The survival rate after five years: 64% (2008–2014)
Melanoma (Skin) Cancer
Cancer that starts in the specialized cells that produce the pigment that gives skin its color is called melanoma (melanin).
Melanomas can develop in the eye and other pigmented tissues, although they are more common on the skin.
Projected new cases each year:96,480
Annual estimated death toll: 7,230
The survival rate after five years: 92% (2008–2014)
Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer typically affects older persons and affects men more often than women.
Estimated new cases per year:80,470
Projected annual death toll: 17,670
The survival rate after five years: 77% (2008–2014)
Kidney (renal cell and renal pelvis) Cancer
Renal cell carcinoma is the most prevalent type of kidney cancer and often appears as a solitary tumor in one kidney.
The ureter, the tube that connects the kidney to the bladder, or the pelvis of the kidney is where renal pelvic cancer develops.
New cases anticipated each year: 73,820
Approximately 14,770 deaths each year are reported
The survival rate after five years:75% (2008–2014)
