Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, after ischemic heart disease. There are approximately 200 different types of cancer, with lung, prostate, colorectal, stomach, and liver cancer being the most common in men and breast, colorectal, lung, cervical, and thyroid cancer being the most common in women. Every year, approximately 10 million people die due to cancer. More than 40% of cancer-related deaths may be avoidable due to modifiable risk factors such as smoking, alcohol use, poor diet, and physical inactivity. Around 70% of cancer deaths occur in low-to-middle-income countries. Millions of lives could be saved annually if resource-appropriate preven...
