In 2021, cancer was the second leading cause of death in the EU, with 1.1 million fatalities. Survival rates vary significantly by cancer type and country. Lung cancer survival is low in Bulgaria (7.7%) and higher in Switzerland (20.4%). Prostate cancer has high survival rates (EU average 87%), while pancreatic cancer remains critically low (EU average 9%). Factors influencing survival include cancer type, stage at diagnosis, and treatment availability. Differences in healthcare systems also affect survival rates across countries. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)