Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO) The most common cancers are breast, lung, colon and rectum and prostate cancers Around one-third of deaths from cancer are due to tobacco use, high body mass index, alcohol consumption, low fruit and vegetable intake, and lack of physical activity In addition, air pollution is an important risk factor for lung cancer
Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO) Les cancers les plus courants sont le cancer du sein, le cancer du poumon, le cancer colorectal et le cancer de la prostate Près d’un tiers des décès par cancer sont dus au tabagisme, à un indice de masse corporelle élevé, à la consommation d’alcool, à un apport insuffisant en fruits et légumes ou à un manque d’exercice physique
Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO) Survivorship care includes a detailed plan for monitoring cancer recurrence and detection of new cancers, assessing and managing long-term effects associated with cancer and or its treatment, and services to ensure that cancer survivor needs are met
Colorectal cancer - World Health Organization (WHO) Incidence rates of colorectal cancer have been decreasing in high-income countries, largely as a result of effective screening programmes The prognosis for colorectal cancer varies depending on the stage at diagnosis Early-stage cancers have higher survival rates than advanced-stage cancers
Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO) 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 like immunization against cancer causing infections Others can be detected early, treated and cured
Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO) Les cancers du poumon, de la prostate, colorectal, de l'estomac et du foie sont les types de cancer les plus courants chez les hommes, tandis que les femmes sont le plus souvent atteintes des cancers du sein, colorectal, du poumon, du col de l'utérus et de la thyroïde
Childhood cancer - World Health Organization (WHO) Genetic causes of childhood cancers are relevant in only a small proportion children with cancer There is no high-quality evidence to support population-based screening programmes in children Treatment A correct diagnosis is essential to prescribe appropriate therapy for the type and extent of the disease
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
FACTS ABOUT ALCOHOL CANCER - World Health Organization (WHO) increased risk of developing cancers of the oral cavity, oropharynx, larynx and oesophagus, compared with people who use either alcohol or tobacco alone 28,1(7 per day to make alcohol less affordable to ban or restrict alcohol marketing across all types of media to reduce alcohol availability Regulations can support the reduction of
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