Freddie Bray|Jiansong Ren|Eric Masuyer|Jacques Ferlay
Global estimates of cancer prevalence for 27 sites in the adult population in 2008
International Agency For Research On Cancer|In-Q-Tel|International Agency For Research On Cancer|International Agency For Research On Cancer|International Agency For Research On Cancer
recent estimates global cancer incidence survival used update previous figures limited duration prevalence year 2008 number patients cancer diagnosed 2004 2008 still alive end 2008 adult population described world region country human development index 5year global cancer prevalence estimated 288 million 2008 close half prevalence burden areas high human development comprise onesixth worlds population breast cancer continues prevalent cancer vast majority countries globally cervix cancer prevalent cancer much subsaharan africa southern asia prostate cancer dominates north america oceania northern western europe stomach cancer prevalent cancer eastern asia including china oral cancer ranks prevalent cancer indian men kaposi sarcoma highest 5year prevalence among men 11 countries subsaharan africa methods used estimate point prevalence appears give reasonable results global level figures highlight need longterm care targeted managing patients certain frequently diagnosed cancer forms greater relevance cancer planning estimation timebased measures global prevalence warranted