The Washington Post July 06, 2026 • 10:40

Column | Why does cancer seem so common right now? An oncologist explains. - The Washington Post

By Mikkael Sekeres, MD

While more people are being diagnosed with cancer today compared with 50 years ago, the good news is that fewer people are dying from it.

Q: I know so many people who have been diagnosed with cancer. Are rates really going up? Why does it seem so common now?
Cancer is a global problem. If it seems like there are more cancer diagnoses… [+211 chars]

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Column | Why does cancer seem so common right now? An oncologist explains. - The Washington Post

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