Colorectal cancer is the most common oncological disease in Slovakia. In 2021, 4,521 cases of malignant colorectal tumor were diagnosed, specifically in 2,634 men and 1,887 women. More than 95% of the cases were diagnosed to people over 45 years of age. Besides primary prevention (healthy lifestyle), secondary prevention in the form of regular routine check-ups at one’s GP’s and screening exams, i.e., fecal occult blood test and colonoscopy, is also very important.
More informationThe most common oncological diseases in children are leukemias, malignant brain tumors and lymphomas. Approximately 180 cases of oncological diseases are diagnosed to children aged 0 – 18 years in Slovakia annually. Every year, around 30 childhood deaths due to oncological diseases are recorded. In developed countries with good accessibility to healthcare, more than 80% of cases of pediatric cancer can be cured.
More informationMore than 40,000 malignant tumors are diagnosed in Slovakia annually. The most common types of cancer in men are: colorectal cancer, lung cancer and prostate cancer, and in women: breast cancer, colorectal cancer and uterine cancer. The most common oncological diseases in children are leukemias, malignant brain tumors and lymphomas. 30 to 50% of oncological diseases are preventable.
More informationCervical cancer is the fifth most common oncological disease and is diagnosed approximately to 600 women in Slovakia annually. This diagnosis contributes to around 200 deaths. More than 40% of the cases are diagnosed to women under 50 years of age. Primary prevention (HPV vaccination) and screening (cytology smear within gynecological routine check-up) are effective weapons in the fight against cervical cancer.
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