UK cancer diagnoses hit record 400,000 a year, report warns

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Hind Al Soulia - Riyadh - LONDON — More than 400,000 people are diagnosed with cancer each year in the United Kingdom, a record high that highlights growing pressure on the country’s healthcare system, according to a new report.

Cancer Research UK said more than 403,000 new cancer cases are now recorded annually, equal to around 1,100 diagnoses every day, or one every 80 seconds.

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The organization said the increase is being driven mainly by the UK’s aging and growing population, while rising obesity levels and continued tobacco use remain major contributing factors.

Smoking alone accounts for about 57,700 cancer cases each year, the report said.

Despite the rising numbers, survival rates have improved significantly, with around half of patients now expected to live at least 10 years after diagnosis.

However, the report warned that future progress could stall without stronger action.

Chief Executive Michelle Mitchell said publishing plans alone would not solve the challenge of cancer.

The report called for stronger efforts to reduce preventable risks, expand screening programs, and improve early diagnosis.

It also noted that cancer waiting times remain among the worst on record, with many patients facing delays before starting treatment.

Cancer Research UK urged governments across the United Kingdom to increase investment in research and healthcare, warning that sustained action is needed to improve patient outcomes.

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