Cancer Facts Apr 2026

Lung cancer causes the most deaths—more than colorectal and pancreatic cancer combined

Cancer is the globally . While the number of new cases is rising due to aging populations, the overall death rate has dropped by 34% since 1991. 📊 Essential Statistics (2026 Projections) New Cases: ~2.1 million annually in the U.S. Daily Diagnoses: ~5,800 people per day Total Deaths: ~626,140 expected in the U.S.

Rates for breast, prostate, endometrial, and kidney cancers are currently rising CANCER FACTS

Prostate (men) and Breast (women) are the most frequent new cases

Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in men under 50 🛡️ Prevention and Risk Factors Lung cancer causes the most deaths—more than colorectal

2024--First Year the US Expects More than 2M New Cases of Cancer

An estimated 4.8 million deaths have been averted since 1991 🦀 Common Cancer Types Daily Diagnoses: ~5,800 people per day Total Deaths:

70% of people now survive at least 5 years after diagnosis