Canada’s cancer incidence is declining — but supporters want more support in COVID-19-nationwide

cancer Prices continue to fall CanadaAccording to a new study, however, thousands of Canadians are expected to be diagnosed with the disease this year, requiring more investment and support in the country.

Forecast data published in Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) On Monday, it was shown that there will be an estimated 233,900 new cancer cases and 85,100 cancer deaths in Canada in 2022.

This shows a slight increase from last year’s estimates due to population growth and aging, researchers say.

This study was conducted by the Canadian Cancer Society, Statistics Canada, and the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Overall, lung cancer is the most commonly diagnosed and is expected to be the leading cause of cancer deaths, accounting for one-quarter of all cancer deaths in the country this year.

Elizabeth Holmes, senior manager of health policy at the Canadian Cancer Society and author of the study, said the increase in tobacco use over the past few decades was partly due.

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The most common cancer diagnosis in women is predicted to be the breast, with about a quarter of the cancer diagnoses and prostate cancer in men, accounting for about one-fifth of new cases. ..

Although treatments have improved in recent years, Holmes said more needs to be done to reduce the number of cancer cases and deaths.

“We are really looking for continued investment and support for these innovative research studies to improve treatment and early detection … Incorporate and access existing screening programs and new ones. We will implement it, “she told Global News.

Holmes also said the government needed to increase access to support programs and devise a comprehensive and coordinated action plan to address the effects of cancer in Canada.

Cancer is Canada’s leading cause of death, and it is estimated that about two in five Canadians will develop cancer in their lifetime. According to the Canadian Cancer Society..

In the last two years COVID-19 (new coronavirus infection) Pandemics are causing delays in cancer screening, procedures, and treatment across the country.

This raises concerns that many cancer cases may not be diagnosed or may be detected at an advanced stage.

“There is definitely a question about the undiagnosed cases of the last two years and the impact on the lives of men and women of all ages, especially those who have been diagnosed or will eventually be diagnosed,” said two Geoff Eaton. I am. -Cancer Survivor and Executive Director Canada Young Adult Cancer (YACC)..

“Many cancers are much more difficult to manage after they are discovered later,” he told Global News.

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Studies published in International Journal of Cancer in November 2021 Pandemic-related delays in Canada suggest that it could result in approximately 20,000 additional deaths from cancer over the next decade.

Another recent study published in the CMAJ In March, it was shown that delays in cancer surgery caused by the COVID-19 pandemic could affect long-term survival in many patients.

Apart from physical sacrifice, Eaton says two years of quarantine and blockade also exacerbated the challenge for Canadian cancer patients.

“COVID has stopped a lot in our lives, but it certainly needs to continue to understand cancer and its complications, or how survivors continue to live and move their lives forward. I didn’t stop. “

In a July 2021 survey published in the Lancet Medical Journal74% of Canadian cancer patients reported that delays had a significant impact on their mental and emotional well-being.

Eaton launched Canada’s Young Adult Cancer in 2000 after the initial diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia. He received two bone marrow transplants in his twenties but has not been actively treated for more than 20 years now.

His non-profit organization provides support services to approximately 5,000 teenagers and a community in their 20s and 30s.

He said more resources need to be allocated for long-term support and recovery for cancer patients so that they can return from treatment to the next stage of their lives.

“The challenge I’m seeing in our system right now is that it’s so focused on the screening and treatment stages that it’s virtually forgetting the rest of the patient’s life,” Eaton said.

“Progress [in treatment and screening] It’s welcomed and important, but I think it’s important to adjust the priorities. “

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According to a CMAJ study, cancer incidence and new cases are predicted to be higher in men than in women.

Holmes encouraged Canadians to adopt a healthy lifestyle by being physically active, eating well, limiting alcohol, refraining from smoking, and practicing sun safety.

For early detection, she advised her health care provider to check for changes in her body and keep them up to date with regular screening.