Cancer has become a global epidemic and affects people of all ages. Unfortunately, cancer cases in Fiji have steadily increased over the past several years and it is now the 3rd most common cause of death in Fiji. In Fiji, statistics reveal that there is mostly an increasing incidence of breast, cervix and other reproductive tract cancers in women.

GLOBOCAN estimates of incidence and mortality worldwide for 36 cancers in 185 countries. CA Cancer J Clin. Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024). 2021 Feb 4. doi: 10.3322/caac.21660. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33538338. Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today.

2024年5月1日 · The cases of cancer continue to increase in Fiji as more than 1,400 cases of cancer are diagnosed in Fiji each year and it remains one of the top five causes of death. This was revealed by...

2025年1月28日 · The study provides an epidemiological analysis of cancer rates in Fiji, identifying prostate, liver, and stomach cancers as the most prevalent in men, and breast, cervical, and endometrial cancers in women. The study also identified that some regions in Fiji may disproportionately have greater mortality rates.

NCDs is the number one killer in Fiji with majority deaths from diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases. Recent data published by World Health Organization (WHO) shows that Fiji recorded a total of 1487 new cancer cases in 2020 with 825 deaths [4].

2025年1月28日 · This study aimed to analyze cancer incidence and mortality data in Fiji from 2010 to 2018 to identify trends and provide an update on the current cancer-related statistics in the Fiji Islands. The top three cancer incidence rates among women were breast, cervical, and endometrial cancer, whereas prostate, liver, and lung cancer were the most ...

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2024年11月3日 · Fiji is grappling with a staggering cancer mortality rate of 40%, the highest in the world. Dr. Losalini Tabakei sheds light on the urgent need for early detection and proactive health measures during a recent Pinktober celebration.

2020年10月29日 · From January 2019 to August 2020, there were 187 breast cancer cases recorded in Fiji. This is according to data collated by the Surgical and Pathology Departments at CWM Hospital. FWCC...

CONCLUSIONS: The incidence and mortality related to cervical cancer in Fiji is high, whereas Pap smear coverage is very low. Greater investment in alternative screening strategies and preventive measures should be integrated into a comprehensive, strategic …