GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Cancer Spread Rate Statistics

Cancer spread rates can vary widely depending on the type of cancer, but on average, cancer cells can divide and spread to other parts of the body at a rate of 0.01% to 2% per day.

Last Updated: June 17, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In this post, we will examine a series of stark statistics related to cancer spread rates and survival outcomes. From the alarming number of new cancer cases projected annually to the concerning rates of metastasis across different types of cancer, these figures shed light on the urgent need for improved detection methods and treatment strategies in the fight against this complex disease.

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"More than 1.7 million new cancer cases are expected to be diagnosed in 2022 in the United States alone."

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"The global cancer incidence rate increased by 28% between 2006 and 2016."

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"Lung, breast, colorectal, prostate, skin, and stomach cancers are the most common types worldwide."

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"The spread (metastatic) rate for breast cancer to the bones is up to 70%."

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"The 1-year relative survival rate for pancreatic cancer is only 27.24%, mostly due to late-stage detection and spread of disease."

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"Separate from primary tumors, metastatic cancer (spread of cancer) is responsible for 90% of cancer deaths."

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"The percentage of patients with late-stage lung cancer (stage III/IV) at the time of diagnosis is over 56%."

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"The proportion of newly diagnosed prostate cancers classified as high risk (i.e., more prone to spreading) increased from 11.9% in 1990 to 15.6% in 2017."

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"About 25% of people with stomach cancer have tumours that have spread (metastasized) at the time of diagnosis."

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"The 5-year survival rate for distant (spread or metastatic) stage kidney cancer is 12.4%."

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"Melanoma, if not detected early, can spread to other parts of the body and the 5-year survival rate falls to less than 25%."

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"Almost 50% of bladder cancer patients are diagnosed at an invasive stage, the stage at which cancer cells have spread."

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"The rate of distant metastasis at diagnosis in Esophageal Cancer is 38%."

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"The percentage of cervical cancers that are diagnosed at an advanced stage (spread to distant sites) is about 15%."

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"In the US, the 5-year relative survival rate for women with distant (spread) stage ovarian cancer is 31%."

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"In all new leukemia cases, about 57% of people were diagnosed at a 'regional' or 'distant' stage, where cancer has spread."

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"For colon and rectal cancer combined, the overall percentage of patients diagnosed at a localized stage is only around 39%."

The statistics presented highlight the alarming trends in cancer diagnosis and spread rates, underscoring the urgent need for improved detection methods and treatment strategies. The increasing incidence of various types of cancer, coupled with high rates of metastasis at the time of diagnosis, emphasizes the critical importance of early detection and intervention. The low survival rates associated with late-stage cancers further emphasize the necessity of prioritizing screening and awareness campaigns to prevent the progression of the disease. These statistics serve as a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges in combating cancer and the pressing need for continued research and implementation of effective prevention and treatment measures.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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