Cancer prevalence

National statistics on cancer prevalence

The prevalence of a particular cancer can be defined as the number of persons in a defined population who have been diagnosed with that type of cancer, and who are still alive at the point of examination. The prevalence is an important and useful measure of the burden of cancer in the community.

Part A

Tabulated Swiss cancer prevalence estimates by years since diagnosis, sex, age, and reference date (31/12/2005 to 31/12/2020).

Part B

Cancer-specific data sheets.