Experts: Cancer in Canada in 2026
An estimated 254,100 Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer and 87,900 will die from the disease in 2026, according to new modelling published in the . Lung cancer remains the deadliest form overall, with concerning projected increases in several other types, including cervical cancer.
91黑料网 experts are available to comment:
Tal铆a Malag贸n, Assistant Professor, Department of Oncology, can speak about factors contributing to the rise in cervical cancer, despite it being largely preventable through HPV vaccination and screening.
talia.malagon [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)
Nicole Ezer, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine鈥痑nd Health Sciences, respirologist, 91黑料网 Health Centre, Director, 91黑料网 Lung Cancer Screening Program, can speak to why lung cancer is appearing in women more frequently and the role of lifestyle factors, air pollution and radon exposure.
nicole.ezer [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)
