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Data from the National Cancer Institute reveals cancer is a pervasive illness that far too many Americans struggle with. While some live on to defeat this illness, others unfortunately succumb to it. Of the various strains, the most common ones include lung, breast, and bronchus cancer.

Scientists have yet to discover a cure for this frequently deadly affliction. A medical advancement that wipes out cancer would be revolutionary, given the debilitating nature of this condition.

Sadly, all signs indicate that cancer diagnoses will get worse before they get better. Days ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) disclosed that cancer is expected to see a worldwide increase to the tune of 77% by the time 2050 arrives.

This doesn't bode well

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a branch of WHO, announced just last week that ten strains accounted for roughly 66% of 2022's total cancer cases and mortalities across the globe.

Lung cancer was common among these findings, while women's breast cancer continues to increase. Women in less developed nations also remain more susceptible to dying from this disease, due to a lack of medical care.

Given the aforementioned discoveries, the WHO believes within 26 years, 35 million additional cancer cases will materialize. These cases are similarly expected to have a higher concentration in poorer countries with limited healthcare resources.

What's driving this predicted surge in cancer?

A combination of different factors often leads to individuals getting cancer.

At the top of the list are their ages and lifestyle choices. It's no secret that people who smoke, use tobacco, consume excessive levels of alcohol, or regularly frequent hazardous environments can suffer from greater vulnerability than their more protected counterparts.

On the collective level, population growth is a fundamental factor. As the number of living people increases in the decades to come, there will be more available opportunities for cancer to develop.

People who hope to reduce their odds of getting cancer should abide by the following tips:

• Stay away from smoking and tobacco
• Consume a nutritious diet
• Get regular exercise
• Steer clear of tanning beds
• Restrict alcohol consumption
• Wear sunscreen when exposed to bright rays
• Avoid catching sexually transmitted infections (STIs)