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Which is the most common cancer?

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Anonymous

16y ago
Updated: 2/7/2024

The most common type of cancer worldwide is non-melanoma skin cancer, which includes basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. These cancers are highly prevalent but are generally less aggressive and have a lower mortality rate compared to other types of cancer. However, when considering all cancer types, excluding non-melanoma skin cancer, the most common cancer varies depending on factors such as geographic location, ethnicity, and age group. In women, Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer globally, while in men, prostate cancer ranks highest in terms of incidence. Additionally, lung cancer is the most common cancer in terms of both incidence and mortality worldwide.

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