White Paper
Beyond the Bench and the Bedside: How Real-World Data Enrich Our Understanding of Oncology
Global cancer burden and the complexity of decision-making in oncology
Sep 01, 2024
The field of oncology is characterized by diagnostic and therapeutic complexity. Despite sharing a common umbrella term, each cancer type constitutes a distinct disease in its own right, affecting different populations, carrying different outcomes and risk factors. Cancer incidence is forecast to increase by over 12 million annual cases by 2050, with the highest projected increases falling on lower-income countries.