专家：癌症2050年或将成可控制的慢性病

Core Viewpoint - Cancer represents a significant global public health challenge, with the World Health Organization (WHO) reporting that cancer caused 10 million deaths in 2020, accounting for 1 in 6 total deaths. It is the second leading cause of death worldwide, and without urgent action and targeted funding, the number of cancer deaths is projected to exceed 18 million by 2050 [1] Group 1: Research and Development - China's research capabilities in oncology have become a crucial force in global cancer research, as evidenced by the record number of 73 studies presented by Chinese scholars at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting, marking a record for Asian countries [1] Group 2: Healthcare Policy and Drug Availability - The National Healthcare Security Administration recently announced the addition of 114 new drugs to the basic medical insurance catalog for 2025, with 36 of these being cancer medications, representing 31.58% of the total additions, thereby expanding treatment options for cancer patients [1] Group 3: Future Projections - Experts predict that by 2040, the ten-year survival rate for cancer may reach approximately 95%, and by 2050, cancer is expected to be manageable as a chronic disease [1]