World Cancer Day is being observed in Pakistan, and parts of the world to raise awareness about cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment access. In Pakistan, cancer rates are rising, but many cancers can be prevented or managed with healthy lifestyle choices.
Pakistan Cancer Stats 2025
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer remains one of leading cancers among women in Pakistan, with an increasing number of diagnoses each year. Key risk factors include genetics, lifestyle choices, and environmental exposure. Mammograms are must for regular scanning.
Preventive measures include maintaining a healthy weight, regular physical activity, limiting alcohol consumption, and breastfeeding. While some risk factors are beyond control, lifestyle changes can significantly reduce the risk. Awareness campaigns, like World Cancer Day, are vital in educating women about the importance of early detection and healthy habits to lower the impact of breast cancer in Pakistan.
Lung Cancer
Avoid smoking, limit exposure to air pollution, and avoid harmful substances like asbestos.
Colorectal Cancer
Reduce red meat and saturated fats, eat more fiber, stay active, and get regular colonoscopies for early detection.
Prostate Cancer
Eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and omega-3s, maintain a healthy weight, exercise, and get regular PSA tests.
Stomach Cancer
Eat a balanced diet, avoid processed and salty foods, reduce red meat and spicy food, and address H. pylori infections.
Liver Cancer
Get vaccinated against hepatitis, limit alcohol, maintain a healthy weight, and practice safe sexual habits.
Male Cancer Data
| Category | No. |
|---|---|
| Prevalent Cancer Cases | 1.7 million |
| Annual New Cancer Cases | |
| Top Prevalent Cancers | |
| – Lip & Oral Cavity Cancer | 46,500 |
| – Larynx Cancer | 45,000 |
| – Lung Cancer | 45,000 |
| – Prostate Cancer | 28,000 |
| – Colon & Rectal Cancer | 19,600 |
| Annual Cancer Deaths | 88,000 |
Female
| Category | No. |
|---|---|
| Prevalent Cancer Cases | 2.4 million |
| Annual New Cancer Cases | |
| Top Prevalent Cancers | |
| – Breast Cancer | 364,000 |
| – Ovarian Cancer | 44,000 |
| – Cervical Cancer | 17,500 |
| Annual Cancer Deaths | 91,500 |
