International Cancer Control

Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide. In 2012, more than 14 million new cases of cancer were diagnosed around the world. That number is expected to reach 19 million by 2025. Today, more than twice as many people die from cancer than from AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis combined.

While cancer is a serious global problem, we could prevent at least one-third of the 8 million annual cancer deaths through screening tests, vaccinations, and lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking. CDC is working with partners to improve coordination of cancer prevention and control programs globally and reduce the cancer burden in low- and middle- income countries.

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Our World Cancer Day feature celebrates global progress against cancer and highlights CDC’s efforts to prevent and control cancer worldwide.

Dr. Hilda Razzaghi reflects on her experience in CDC’s Office of International Cancer Control in this blog post.

CDC’s Latest Research

• Assessing cervical cancer screening coverage in Thailand
• Providers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to colorectal cancer control in Brazil
• Establishment of a cancer surveillance programme: the South African experience
• Cervical cancer screening among adult women in China

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