An estimated 1.3 million lives were lost due to cancer in the European Union (EU) in 2022. New cancer diagnoses are projected to increase by about 18% and cancer deaths by 26% by 2040. Recent estimates indicate that the overall costs of cancer in the EU amount to more than €93 billion annually.
Beyond ethical imperatives, there are strong economic motives to effectively control cancer.
See the recommendations for policy-makers on implementing the European Code Against Cancer.