Annual Report 2007: Uniting to defeat cancer

Cancer killed almost 8 million people in 2007 - about one in eight of all deaths. If we continue to do nothing, deaths from cancer worldwide will soar to an estimated 12 million deaths in 2030.

New cases of cancer are expected to jump from over 11 million to almost 16 million in the same period.

Human tragedy on this scale demands a decisive response.

Together, we have opened doors to ensure that prevention, effective treatment and supportive care are more accessible. Yet there is still so much more that we must do.

Resource Information

Type of Resource:

Annual reports

Publish Date:

2007

Language:

English

Target Audience:

General public