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Experts: Cancer in Canada in 2026

Published: 13 April 2026

An estimated 254,100 Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer and 87,900 will die from the disease in 2026, according to new modelling published in the . Lung cancer remains the deadliest form overall, with concerning projected increases in several other types, including cervical cancer.

91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ experts are available to comment:

Talía Malagón, Assistant Professor, Department of Oncology, can speak about factors contributing to the rise in cervical cancer, despite it being largely preventable through HPV vaccination and screening.

talia.malagon [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)

Nicole Ezer, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, respirologist, 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ Health Centre, Director, 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ Lung Cancer Screening Program, can speak to why lung cancer is appearing in women more frequently and the role of lifestyle factors, air pollution and radon exposure.

nicole.ezer [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)

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