Overview of new cases and deaths
An estimated 187,600 new cases of cancer and 75,500 deaths from cancer will occur in Canada in 2013. Lung, breast, colorectal and prostate cancer account for the top 4 diagnosed cancers.
In 2013, an estimated 2,300 people will die of cancer in Saskatchewan, and 5,300 new cases will be diagnosed.
Cancer statistics for men in Saskatchewan
For men in Saskatchewan, prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed type of cancer.
In 2013:
• An estimated 650 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer.
• An estimated 410 men will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
• An estimated 360 men will be diagnosed with lung cancer.
For men in Saskatchewan, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death.
In 2013:
• An estimated 300 men will die of lung cancer.
• An estimated 160 men will die of prostate cancer.
• An estimated 150 men will die of colorectal cancer.
Cancer statistics for women in Saskatchewan
For women in Saskatchewan, breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed type of cancer.
In 2013:
• An estimated 690 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer.
• An estimated 390 women will be diagnosed with lung cancer.
• An estimated 330 women will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
For women in Saskatchewan, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death.
In 2013:
• An estimated 280 women will die of lung cancer.
• An estimated 160 women will die of breast cancer.
• An estimated 120 women will die of colorectal cancer.
For additional information about cancer incidence, mortality and other statistics for the most common types of cancer by age, sex and year within your province, contact your
local cancer registry.
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The above figures are taken from Canadian Cancer Statistics 2013. These statistics are prepared through a collaboration of the Canadian Cancer Society, the Public Health Agency of Canada, Statistics Canada and provincial and territorial cancer registries.