Table 1.

Overview of conclusions from the Lancet Oncology Commission on Global Cancer Surgery⁴

Over 80% of 15.2 million people diagnosed with cancer in 2015 will need a surgical procedure Globally, countries will likely lose up to 1.5% of GDP annually without strengthening of cancer surgery systems National investments in health education and training are required to strengthen the role of cancer surgery in cancer control plans Less than 5% of global cancer research concerns cancer surgery Global cancer surgery must become a priority for public health leaders in government and philanthropy