(CNN) The news about cancer is good for now, but the future doesn't look as bright, according to a report published this week by the American Association for Cancer Research. The pandemic has taken a tollThe Covid-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on cancer care. With 80 million people in that older demographic in 2040, the US is projected to go from just over 1.8 million cancer cases in 2020 to 2.3 million by 2040. Liver cancer patients with no health insurance live only half as long as liver cancer patients with coverage. What can be doneAACR called for additional consistent government funding for cancer research and better access to health care and screenings.

Source: CNN September 26, 2020 03:33 UTC