Lung cancer statistics
|
|
Males |
Females |
|
Cases |
12,800 |
10,700 |
|
Incidence rate* |
66 |
47 |
|
Incidence rank |
2nd |
2nd |
|
Deaths |
11,200 |
9,400 |
|
Death rate* |
58 |
40 |
|
5-year survival |
13% |
17% |
|
*age-standardized to the 1991 Canadian Standard Population (per 100,000) |
In 2009, an estimated 23,400 Canadians will be diagnosed with lung cancer and 20,500 will die of it. Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women.
- An estimated 10,700 women will be diagnosed with lung cancer and 9,400 will die of it.
- An estimated 12,800 men will be diagnosed with lung cancer and 11,200 will die of it.
- On average, 450 Canadians will be diagnosed with lung cancer every week.
- On average, 394 Canadians will die of lung cancer every week.
Probability of developing or dying from lung cancer
One in 11 men is expected to develop lung cancer during his lifetime and one in 13 will die of it.
One in 16 women is expected to develop lung cancer during her lifetime and one in 18 is expected to die of it.
Trends in lung cancer
Lung cancer death rates continue to climb among women while decreasing among men. While still elevated, the incidence rate seems to be leveling off in women. In men, the incidence has been decreasing.
Last modified on:
10 December 2009
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