Tag cancer in women

Cancer is a leading cause of death among women worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2020, there were approximately 2.3 million new cases of cancer diagnosed in women, and 1.7 million cancer-related deaths in women.

Here are some of the most common types of cancer that affect women:

  1. Breast cancer: The most common type of cancer in women, accounting for 25% of all female cancer cases. In 2020, there were approximately 2.3 million new cases of breast cancer diagnosed in women worldwide.
  2. Cervical cancer: The second most common type of cancer in women, accounting for 7% of all female cancer cases. In 2020, there were approximately 570,000 new cases of cervical cancer diagnosed in women worldwide.
  3. Colorectal cancer: The third most common type of cancer in women, accounting for 6% of all female cancer cases. In 2020, there were approximately 520,000 new cases of colorectal cancer diagnosed in women worldwide.
  4. Endometrial cancer: The most common type of gynecologic cancer, accounting for 5% of all female cancer cases. In 2020, there were approximately 350,000 new cases of endometrial cancer diagnosed in women worldwide.
  5. Ovarian cancer: The fifth most common type of cancer in women, accounting for 4% of all female cancer cases. In 2020, there were approximately 300,000 new cases of ovarian cancer diagnosed in women worldwide.
  6. Lung cancer: The leading cause of cancer deaths in women worldwide, accounting for 13% of all female cancer deaths. In 2020, there were approximately 240,000 new cases of lung cancer diagnosed in women worldwide.
  7. Stomach cancer: The seventh most common type of cancer in women, accounting for 3% of all female cancer cases. In 2020, there were approximately 230,000 new cases of stomach cancer diagnosed in women worldwide.
  8. Pancreatic cancer: The eighth most common type of cancer in women, accounting for 2% of all female cancer cases. In 2020, there were approximately 220,000 new cases of pancreatic cancer diagnosed in women worldwide.
  9. Liver cancer: The ninth most common type of cancer in women, accounting for 2% of all female cancer cases. In 2020, there were approximately 210,000 new cases of liver cancer diagnosed in women worldwide.
  10. Thyroid cancer: The tenth most common type of cancer in women, accounting for 1% of all female cancer cases. In 2020, there were approximately 200,000 new cases of thyroid cancer diagnosed in women worldwide.

It's important to note that these numbers are estimates and may vary depending on the source and methodology used. Additionally, cancer is a leading cause of death among women worldwide, and early detection and treatment are critical for improving survival rates and reducing mortality.