Cancer in Ireland
Cancer is a major public health issue and is the leading cause of death in adults in Ireland, with an estimated 1 in 2 individuals expected to receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. As the Irish population grows and ages, the number of people diagnosed with invasive cancer every year is expected to grow by between 50% and 100% over the 30-year period from 2015 to 2045. NCRI's comprehensive cancer data provides vital statistics and insights to inform research, enhance public health initiatives, and improve patient outcomes across Ireland.
Statistics from NCRI's most recent report
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24,207Invasive tumours xNMSC per year
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9,621Deaths per year
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1 in 2Lifetime
Most common
- Prostate
- Breast
- Lung
- Colorectal
Deaths in Ireland
Top causes of death as per recent report
- Lung
- Breast
- Colorectal
- Prostate