6 experts reveal the technologies set to revolutionize cancer care

In 2019, there were approximately 23.6 million new cancer cases and 10 million cancer deaths globally, which represents a 26.3% increase in new cases and a 20.9% increase in fatalities compared with 2010. Furthermore, COVID-19 has had devastating effects on patients with cancer, with massive numbers of delayed diagnoses and treatments due to the constraints COVID-19 has put on health systems. As the pandemic normalizes, global communities look to re-prioritize – ensuring quality and equitable access of cancer diagnostics, treatment and care. We believe the technologies of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) can address some of the most significant challenges that humanity faces today. The World Economic Forum is working with partners globally to close the gap in premature death by lung cancer and to leverage new technologies to improve and transform cancer care in India.