According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide.
Nearly 1 in 2 Canadians are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. About 1 in 4 Canadians are expected to die from cancer (Canadian Cancer Statistics, 2018).
Looking at projections for 2020, it is estimated that 225 800 Canadians will be diagnosed and 83 300 will die (Canadian Cancer Society, 2020).