how many people die of cancer per year
World Cancer Day: 340,000 Cases Of Cancer A Year In The U.S. Could Be Prevented. Cancer is a leading cause of death around the world and its incidence continues to rise. Each year 12.7 million people discover they have cancer and 7.6 million people die from the disease. However, evidence shows that 30 - 40 percent of these deaths can be prevented, and one-third can be cured through early diagnosis and treatment.