Devika Das, Associate Director Clinical Affairs at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, shared a post on LinkedIn about an article Rebecca L. Siegel and colleagues authored:
“2.1 million new cancer cases and ~626,000 deaths projected in the U.S. for 2026
Notable survival gains in traditionally lethal cancers: lung, liver, and multiple myeloma
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death, exceeding colorectal and pancreatic combined ( for men and women)
Persistent racial, geographic, and socioeconomic disparities continue to drive unequal outcomes
Rising incidence in several cancers (including breast, early-onset colorectal, pancreatic, and uterine) underscores evolving risk patterns
The data reinforce the impact of prevention, screening, and therapeutic advances while emphasizing the urgent need to address disparities and sustained investment in research and equitable care delivery.”
Title: Cancer statistics, 2026
Authors: Rebecca L. Siegel, Tyler B. Kratzer, Nikita Sandeep Wagle, Hyuna Sung, Ahmedin Jemal
