- Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO fact sheet on cancer providing key facts and information on figures, causes, risk factors, prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, palliative care, WHO response
- 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
- 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
- Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Le cancer englobe un vaste groupe de maladies qui peuvent apparaître dans presque tous les organes ou tissus du corps, lorsque des cellules anormales se développent de manière incontrôlée et se répandent au-delà de leurs limites habituelles pour envahir des régions voisines du corps et ou se propager à d'autres organes
- 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 : une charge toujours plus lourde dans le monde et des besoins . . .
À l’approche de la Journée mondiale contre le cancer, le Centre international de recherche sur le cancer (CIRC), une agence de l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé (OMS), vient de publier ses dernières estimations concernant la charge mondiale de cette maladie
- Preventing cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Between 30-50% of all cancer cases are preventable Prevention offers the most cost-effective long-term strategy for the control of cancer
- World Cancer Day
Each year 4 February is commemorated as World Cancer Day Today marks twenty-five years of signing the Charter of Paris Against Cancer at the World Summit Against Cancer for the New Millenium On this year’s World Cancer Day themed United by Unique, which is a reminder of the collective commitment against cancer, WHO acknowledges every patient’s unique experiences and the value of people
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