Image: Shutterstock/Blue Planet Earth Image: Shutterstock/Blue Planet Earth THE NUMBER OF cancer cases in Ireland may double in the next 25 years if current rates continue into the future, according to the latest statistics from the National Cancer Registry.
This latest report from the National Cancer Registry follows on from previous reports in 2006, 2008 and 2014, and it said it is aimed at ensuring the most up to date estimates are in place so government and the health service can plan the future of cancer services in Ireland. Where over 20,000 cases of cancer are diagnosed each year in Ireland, this will double to 43,000 by 2045 – according to a model that assumes the average rate of cancer during 2011-2015 apply in future.
These models, for example, take into account recent downward trends in breast and cervical cancer rates due to screening programmes such as BreastCheck and CercivalCheck. Professor Clough-Gorr said: “But even that more limited increase in projected numbers of cancers will depend on sustained and where possible expanded public health and cancer prevention interventions aimed at reducing the risk of cancer diagnosis at the individual and population level.”The Irish Cancer Society responded to the report by demanding urgent action that could save thousands in the years ahead.
“These significant spikes in future demand for cancer treatment are warning signals which government needs to respond to with concrete actions,” she said.
I think you forgot to put the 'why' in the whole article?
So, do we know what’s causing this? Or will we go with it anyway?