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Cancer

There are many different types of cancers. All are characterized by cells that start growing abnormally and spread to other parts of the body.

Based on

Canadian Cancer Statistics

, an estimated 44% of Canadian women and 45% of Canadian men will develop cancer during their lifetime. The number of new cancer cases continues to rise steadily as the Canadian population grows and ages. The risk of developing cancer increases dramatically with age.

Finding cancer early (detection) is important: the sooner you find the cancer, the sooner you can get it treated.

There are steps you can take to reduce your risk of developing cancer:

Not smoking or being around smoke

Eating better

Being more active

Protecting yourself from the sun

Being screened for cancer

Becoming informed about cancer and knowing what to do if you have the disease are important parts of treatment. The

Canadian Cancer Society

has resources to help with this, including resources in

your province or territory

.

Cancer in Canada Publications

Infographic: Bladder Cancer in Canada

Fact sheet: Cancer in Canada

Infographic: Breast Cancer in Canada

Infographic: Colorectal Cancer in Canada

Infographic: Lung Cancer in Canada

Cancer in Canada Data Tool- Public Health Infobase

Funding

Current Funding Opportunities

Cancer

Lung Cancer

Thyroid Cancer

Bone Cancer

Breast Cancer

Cervical Cancer

Cancer in Young People

Colorectal Cancer

Melanoma Skin Cancer

Non Melanoma Skin Cancer

Government of Canada action on Cancer

Latest Research on Cancer

Facts and Figures on Cancer in Canada

About the Government of Canada’s Cancer program

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2025-02-07