In 2022, there were over 9.7 million cancer deaths worldwide. It is projected that the number of deaths due to cancer worldwide will increase to almost 18.5 million by 2050. The most prevalent type of cancer in 2022 was breast cancer with around 48 prevalent cases per 100,000 population. However, lung cancer is by far the deadliest type of cancer.
In 2023, it was estimated that there were around 4,492 cancer immunotherapy products in R&D phases, as well as another 3,622 other cancer products in the R&D product pipeline. In the same year, it was projected that there were 965 active drugs for breast cancer, as well as 925 active drugs for non-small cell lung cancer.
Predicted number of cancer deaths worldwide from 2022 to 2050
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WHO, & International Agency for Research on Cancer. (April 29, 2024). Predicted number of cancer deaths worldwide from 2022 to 2050 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 25, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1031323/cancer-deaths-forecast-worldwide/?locale=en
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