Despite data showing that cancer is on track to become the leading cause of death in the EU by 2035, encouraging signs are emerging.

The first in depth look at cancer comparisons since 2019 by The Swedish Institute for Health Economics’ (IHE) new report shows that the number of cancer deaths is stabilising, with 12 EU countries seeing a decline in deaths (per 100,000), signalling a turning point in the fight against the disease. Overall, cancer deaths in Europe have stabilized at around 1.3-1.4 million annually since 2008.

The research shows that cancer survival rates have improved across Europe, but disparities between countries – as well as types of cancers – remain.