Summary
- Cancer cases and deaths are expected to increase in Canada in 2024, largely due to the growing and aging population.
- In 2024, there will be an estimated 247,100 new cancer diagnoses and 88,100 cancer deaths, with lung cancer being the most common cause.
- Overall cancer incidence and mortality continue to decline in Canada, attributed to efforts in prevention, screening, and treatment.
- The rise in cancer incidence and mortality poses challenges, including delays in obtaining a diagnosis and treatment.
