247K Canadians projected to get cancer in 2024, new report says

The number of cancer cases and deaths in Canada is expected to increase this year because of a growing and aging population. But despite this trend, the overall incidence rates of people diagnosed with and dying from cancer will continue to decline, according to new data from the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). Lung cancer is projected to be the most diagnosed cancer, and remains the leading cause of death for both males and females in 2024, the study finds. However, incidence rates in certain other forms of less common cancers are projected to increase. Katherine Ward has more on the cancer rates in this country and the reason why specific types of cancer are increasing amongst the population. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/10487394/cancer-rates-canada-estimates-2024/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #cancer #health