Among the new cases of cancer diagnosed in the Philippines in 2020, about 17.7 percent were breast cancer and only 5.4 percent were prostate cancer. Across Asia, the Philippines had the highest number of breast cancer cases. Early detection through breast self-examination and clinical examinations at an early stage are some of the best preventions to fight the disease.
Distribution of new cancer cases in the Philippines in 2020, by type
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International Agency for Research on Cancer. (March 8, 2021). Distribution of new cancer cases in the Philippines in 2020, by type [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 03, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1030789/new-cases-cancer-share-philippines-by-type/
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