Some of the most exciting, life-changing possibilities for patients with cancer and other serious illnesses are in cell and gene therapies (CGT). And our knowledge and management of those diseases is increasing at a rapid pace. We know that cancer is not one, but many diseases – more than 200 in fact. On the scientific front, we are witnessing what experts are calling a “golden age” of cancer research and discovery. Novel treatments are helping patients delay the worsening of their disease or lower the chance of recurrence, while improving their overall quality of life. Over the past 30-plus years, survival rates have doubled, and people are living longer with cancer than ever before. ![]() While we haven’t yet won the war on cancer, we are winning some battles. The anticipated rise in cancer cases can be attributed to people living longer growing exposure to risk factors, especially in low- and middle-income countries and an expected increased incidence among younger people.
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