The majority of deaths from cancer in Canada are male.
Men die earlier and at higher rates for most cancers.
The good news is that early detection, more sophisticated treatments and lifestyle changes us guys are making give us a better chance of surviving cancer than we have ever had. Basic Cancer Facts Cancer is a group of diseases in which your body cells abnormally grow and increase in number. Cancer cells can spread to other parts of your body, so early detection is key. They may form a mass called a tumour. Many tumours are not cancerous and are not a serious threat but all should be looked at by a doctor.