Lung cancer causes the most deaths—more than colorectal and pancreatic cancer combined
Cancer is the globally . While the number of new cases is rising due to aging populations, the overall death rate has dropped by 34% since 1991. 📊 Essential Statistics (2026 Projections) New Cases: ~2.1 million annually in the U.S. Daily Diagnoses: ~5,800 people per day Total Deaths: ~626,140 expected in the U.S. CANCER FACTS
70% of people now survive at least 5 years after diagnosis Lung cancer causes the most deaths—more than colorectal