Malignant Wound Management Research Group (MWM-RG)
Welcome to Malignant Wound Management Research Group (MWM-RG)
Cancer remains a major global health issue, with the prevalence of cancer cases continuing to rise every year in both developed and developing countries. According to the Global Cancer Observatory, which reports estimates of the cancer burden in 185 countries worldwide, the five most common types of cancer globally, in order, are: lung cancer, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, and stomach cancer. Meanwhile, cancer-related deaths are most commonly caused by lung cancer, colorectal cancer, liver cancer, breast cancer, and stomach cancer. The highest incidence of cancer cases is found in three regions: Asia accounts for 49.2%, Europe 22.4%, and North America 13.4%. As for cancer mortality rates, the majority of deaths occur in Asia at 56.1%, followed by Europe at 20.4%, and Africa at 7.8%.
