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The European cancer burden in 2020: Incidence and mortality estimates for 40 countries and 25 major cancers

European Journal of Cancer · 2021 · Vol. 157 · pp. 308–347

Tadeusz Dyba✉(European Commission)Giorgia Randi✉(European Commission)Freddie Bray(Centre international de recherche sur le cancer)Carmen Martos(Joint Research Centre)Francesco Giusti(Joint Research Centre)Nicholas Nicholson(Joint Research Centre)Anna Gavin(The Northern Ireland Cancer Centre)Manuela Flego(Joint Research Centre)Luciana Neamţiu(Joint Research Centre)Nadya Dimitrova(Joint Research Centre)R. Carvalho(Joint Research Centre)Jacques Ferlay(Centre international de recherche sur le cancer)Manola Bettio(Joint Research Centre)

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Abstract

The 2020 estimates provide a basis for establishing priorities in cancer-control measures across Europe. The long-established role of cancer registries in cancer surveillance and the evaluation of cancer control measures remain fundamental in formulating and adapting national cancer plans and pan-European health policies. Given the estimates are built on recorded data prior to the onset of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), they do not take into account the impact of the pandemic.

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