Manila, Philippines – Most recent statistics on cancer have shown a significant increase in the rate of cancer globally making awareness and early detection urgent today. In the latest report by the in 2022, nearly twenty million new cases of cancer were recorded along with 9.7 million deaths.
These statistics have become more disturbing since it is estimated that the annual number of new cases by 2050. In , new cases increased to 1.1 million and have caused death to seven hundred thousand people in 2022 alone, with breast, lung, and colorectal cancers as three of the leading causes.
Part of addressing this global trend, the ) set goals to reduce the impact of non-communicable diseases (NCD), including cancer, through prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and palliative care, prioritizing a holistic approach to managing and reducing cancer cases. Specialized cancer-care institutions in Southeast Asia, such as Parkway Cancer Center, have been taking action to boost these efforts by providing modern facilities, advanced treatment options, and comprehensive support services for patients. On July 30, 2024, Parkway Cancer Center hosted a media roundtable titled “Common Adult Cancers: Prevention, Screening, and Treatment” at the New World Hotel to raise further awareness and educate the public on cancer prevention and treatment.
Dr. Zee Ying Kiat, Senior Consultant of Medical Oncology at Parkway Cancer Center, led the discussion on the advancements in treatment a.