Author Archives: SGW Content

Epidemiology of Bladder Cancer in 2023: A Systematic Review of Risk Factors

Ibrahim Jubber 1, Sean Ong 2, Laura Bukavina 3, Peter C Black 4, Eva Compérat 5, Ashish M Kamat 6, Lambertus Kiemeney 7, Nathan Lawrentschuk 8, Seth P Lerner 9, Joshua J Meeks 10, Holger Moch 11, Andrea Necchi 12, Valeria Panebianco 13, Srikala S Sridhar 14, Ariana Znaor 15, James W F Catto 16, Marcus G Cumberbatch 16 Affiliations Expand PMID: 37198015 DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2023.03.029 Abstract Context: Bladder cancer (BC) is common worldwide and poses a significant public health challenge. External risk factors and the wider exposome (totality of exposure from […]

Epidemiology and Prevention of Prostate Cancer

Giorgio Gandaglia 1, Riccardo Leni 2, Freddie Bray 3, Neil Fleshner 4, Stephen J Freedland 5, Adam Kibel 6, Pär Stattin 7, Hendrick Van Poppel 8, Carlo La Vecchia 9 Affiliations Expand PMID: 34716119 DOI: 10.1016/j.euo.2021.09.006 Abstract Context: Worldwide, prostate cancer (PCa) represents the second most common solid tumor in men. Objective: To assess the geographical distribution of PCa, epidemiological differences, and the most relevant risk factors for the disease. Evidence acquisition: Estimated incidence, mortality, and prevalence […]

Planning for tomorrow: global cancer incidence and the role of prevention 2020-2070

Isabelle Soerjomataram 1, Freddie Bray 2 Affiliations Expand PMID: 34079102 DOI: 10.1038/s41571-021-00514-z Abstract Cancer is currently the first or second most common contributor to premature mortality in most countries of the world. The global number of patients with cancer is expected to rise over the next 50 years owing to the strong influence of demographic changes, such as population ageing […]

Recent Global Patterns in Prostate Cancer Incidence and Mortality Rates

MaryBeth B Culp 1, Isabelle Soerjomataram 2, Jason A Efstathiou 3, Freddie Bray 2, Ahmedin Jemal 4 Affiliations Expand PMID: 31493960 DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2019.08.005 Abstract Context: Previous studies have reported significant variation in prostate cancer rates and trends mainly due to differences in detection practices, availability of treatment, and underlying genetic susceptibility. Objective: To assess recent […]

Global Burden of 5 Major Types of Gastrointestinal Cancer

Melina Arnold 1, Christian C Abnet 2, Rachel E Neale 3, Jerome Vignat 4, Edward L Giovannucci 5, Katherine A McGlynn 2, Freddie Bray 4 Affiliations Expand PMID: 32247694 PMCID: PMC8630546 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2020.02.068 Abstract Background & aims: There were an estimated 4.8 million new cases of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers and 3.4 million related deaths, worldwide, in […]

The Global Landscape of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma Incidence and Mortality in 2020 and Projections to 2040: New Estimates From GLOBOCAN 2020

Eileen Morgan 1, Isabelle Soerjomataram 2, Harriet Rumgay 2, Helen G Coleman 3, Aaron P Thrift 4, Jérôme Vignat 2, Mathieu Laversanne 2, Jacques Ferlay 2, Melina Arnold 2 Affiliations Expand PMID: 35671803 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2022.05.054 Abstract Background & aims: The aim of this study was to provide an overview of the burden of esophageal cancer in […]

Cancer registration in China and its role in cancer prevention and control

Wenqiang Wei 1, Hongmei Zeng 1, Rongshou Zheng 1, Siwei Zhang 1, Lan An 1, Ru Chen 1, Shaoming Wang 1, Kexin Sun 1, Tomohiro Matsuda 2, Freddie Bray 3, Jie He 4 Affiliations Expand PMID: 32615118 DOI: 10.1016/S1470-2045(20)30073-5 Abstract Cancer has become a leading cause of death in China, with an increasing burden of […]

Global Burden of Cutaneous Melanoma in 2020 and Projections to 2040

Melina Arnold 1, Deependra Singh 1, Mathieu Laversanne 1, Jerome Vignat 1, Salvatore Vaccarella 1, Filip Meheus 1, Anne E Cust 2 3, Esther de Vries 4, David C Whiteman 5, Freddie Bray 1 Affiliations Expand PMID: 35353115 PMCID: PMC8968696 DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2022.0160 Abstract Importance: Despite many cases being preventable, cutaneous melanoma remains the most serious skin […]

Estimating the global cancer incidence and mortality in 2018: GLOBOCAN sources and methods

J Ferlay 1, M Colombet 1, I Soerjomataram 1, C Mathers 2, D M Parkin 3, M Piñeros 1, A Znaor 1, F Bray 1 Affiliations Expand PMID: 30350310 DOI: 10.1002/ijc.31937 Abstract Estimates of the worldwide incidence and mortality from 36 cancers and for all cancers combined for the year 2018 are now available in […]

Epidemiology of Renal Cell Carcinoma: 2022 Update

Laura Bukavina 1, Karim Bensalah 2, Freddie Bray 3, Maria Carlo 4, Ben Challacombe 5, Jose A Karam 6, Wassim Kassouf 7, Thomas Mitchell 8, Rodolfo Montironi 9, Tim O’Brien 5, Valeria Panebianco 10, Ghislaine Scelo 11, Brian Shuch 12, Hein van Poppel 13, Christopher D Blosser 14, Sarah P Psutka 15 Affiliations Expand PMID: […]