The cancer in RD records 7,329 cases between 2019 and 2025, according to the epidemiological bulletin of Week 03 from the Ministry of Public Health. Of these, 4,873 are women, who double the 2,456 affected men, representing 66.5% of the total.
Most frequent cancer in RD types
Breast cancer in RD leads with 2,070 cases, followed by prostate cancer with 1,249. Other notable ones include cervical cancer (728), colorectal (573), leukemia (440), lung (317), endometrial (197), ovarian (84) and 673 unspecified. These data underscore the need for early detection, as seven out of ten patients present at advanced stages.
Government investment against cancer in RD
The government allocated RD$7.3 billion during this period, with 48% focused on patients with cancer in RD. Pharmacoeconomics, pharmacovigilance, waiting‑list reviews and new proven drugs are being implemented. This strategy aims to improve access and efficacy in treatments.
Global and regional cancer context
The cancer in RD mirrors global trends: it causes nearly 10 million deaths annually. In the Americas, 2020 saw 1.4 million deaths, 47% under 69 years old, with 4 million cases projected to rise to 6 million by 2040, according to PAHO. In the Dominican Republic, cancer arises from abnormal cells that form malignant tumors capable of metastasizing, unlike benign ones.
- Cancer in RD of breast: Predominates in women, preventable with regular mammograms.
- Prostate cancer: Second in men, detectable via PSA.
- Cervical cancer: HPV vaccine significantly reduces risk.
Experts emphasize prevention: healthy lifestyles, annual check‑ups and educational campaigns. World Cancer Day highlights the urgency. In cancer in RD, gender disparity demands specific policies for women, while the health system strengthens its response to this growing burden.
