Facts About Lung Cancer
Today, lung cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canada, and the most common cause of cancer deaths. It is estimated that 19,400 Canadians1 will die from lung cancer this year, more than breast, prostate and colon cancer combined.
While advances in research and treatments in the last decade have translated into the survival rate being the highest it has ever been, nearly 70%2 of lung cancer diagnoses are still made at a late stage, when the disease has already spread through the body and survivorship is low.
Importantly, lung cancer now affects more women than men in Canada. In 2025, an estimated 17,500 women are expected to be diagnosed with lung cancer compared to 15,400 men—underscoring a profound and growing shift in the burden of disease. 3
