WHO: The number of cancer cases worldwide could increase by nearly 70% in the next 25 years. By 2050, the number of new cancer cases may rise to 35 million per year compared to 20.6 million in 2024, according to a new report from the World Health Organization. Experts estimate that the main causes remain insufficient prevention, as well as well-known risk factors: smoking, alcohol consumption, sedentary lifestyle, and obesity. The WHO emphasizes that despite the rapid development of new diagnostic and treatment methods, millions of people still lack access to even basic cancer care due to inequalities between countries. For instance, the five-year survival rate for breast cancer in developed countries is about 85%, while in developing countries it is only around 40%. Moreover, only 39% of countries provide their populations with access to at least a minimal level of cancer treatment. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that cancer is a disease that will affect almost every person in one way or another. According to the organization's forecasts, about 92% of the world's population will encounter cancer at least once in their lives - either as patients or through the illness of a close relative. The WHO emphasizes that survival chances should not depend on a person's birthplace or income level.