Zhang Yu, Lin Qiuying

JeniZhang13@163.com

LUNG cancer has once again emerged as the most prevalent cancer among Shenzhen residents, according to the latest cancer incidence data from the Shenzhen Center for Chronic Disease Control.

In 2023, Shenzhen reported a total of 45,431 new cases of cancer in its permanent population, an increase of 2,905 cases compared to the previous year.

Thyroid cancer, which previously ranked first on the list of the most common cancers for two consecutive years, slipped to second place in 2023, followed by colorectal cancer, breast cancer, and liver cancer.

Statistics reveal that the number of lung cancer and thyroid cancer cases accounted for over 40% of all cancer cases diagnosed in 2023.

Analysis of gender distribution in newly diagnosed cancer cases indicates a higher number of cases among females compared to males. Specifically, Shenzhen recorded 25,518 new cases of cancer in women and 19,913 new cases in men in the same year.

Among females, thyroid cancer has maintained its status as the most commonly diagnosed cancer for five consecutive years, followed by lung cancer, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and cervical cancer.

Lung cancer ranked as the leading cancer among males, followed by thyroid cancer, colorectal cancer, liver cancer, and gastric cancer.

Early screening and diagnosis is important for effective cancer treatment, according to doctors.