2026-04-13 from cbc.ca
A new paper published today in the Canadian Medical Association Journal offers fresh modelling showing that cancer cases and deaths will remain at high levels in the year ahead — including "concerning trends" showing a projected rise in multiple types of cancer, including cancers of the head and neck.
"What really stands out is that cancer continues to have a tremendous impact on people all across Canada," said Jennifer Gillis, a co-author of the study and director of surveillance at the Canadian Cancer Society.
The report suggests Canada will face more than 254,000 projected new cancer cases — and close to 88,000 deaths — in 2026 alone.
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