"Epidemiology: Breakthrough Cancer Pain - Explosion of pain due to increased cancer incidence" - New Market Report
Global cancer incidence is increasing rapidly, with about 12.4 million cases in 2008. In the next 50 years, cancer incidence will rise globally, driven by aging populations and an increase in risk factors. Consequently, the cancer burden will increase substantially across populations leading to increased mortality, disability, and unbearable pain, including breakthrough cancer pain.
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