According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide.
The Canadian Cancer Statistics, 2025 highlights that 2 in 5 Canadians are expected to develop cancer during their lifetime, and approximately 1 in 4 Canadians will pass away.
In 2025, an estimated 254,800 individuals will receive a cancer diagnosis, and 87,400 will pass away from this disease.
Source: Canadian Cancer Statistics 2025.