Half a Century of Progress: The Hidden Toll of Cancer
Originally Published 5 months ago — by BBC
While cancer survival rates have improved significantly over the past 50 years, progress has been uneven, with some cancers like melanoma seeing high survival rates, whereas others such as pancreatic, oesophageal, stomach, and lung cancers still have very low survival rates and have seen little improvement. Experts emphasize the need for earlier detection, reduced waiting times, and increased research investment to address these disparities.