Cancer cases set to rise 67% by 2050 — GLOBOCAN

Vanguard News | 27-08-2026 08:16am |

The GLOBOCAN 2024 report, released by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), reveals that global cancer cases reached 20.6 million and deaths 9.8 million in 2024. The report projects a 67% increase in new cases to 34 million by 2050, and an 80% rise in deaths to 17.5 million. It highlights deep inequalities in prevention, early detection, and treatment worldwide.

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