More People Will Get Cancer by 2050
More People Will Get Cancer by 2050
到2050年將有更多人罹患癌症
Introduction
The World Health Organization (WHO) has a new report. It says more people will get cancer by the year 2050. Poor people and rich people have different chances to live.
世界衛生組織 (WHO) 發布了一份新報告，指出到 2050 年將有更多人罹患癌症。貧困人口與富裕人口的生存機會有所不同。
Main Body
Many people get cancer every year. By 2050, 35 million people may get it. In rich countries, many people survive breast cancer. In poor countries, fewer people survive.
每年有許多人罹患癌症。到 2050 年，可能會有 3,500 萬人罹病。在富裕國家，許多乳癌患者能生存下來；但在貧困國家，生存率則低得多。
Some countries do not have good hospitals. Many poor countries do not have the right medicine. Because of this, many patients stop their treatment because they have no money.
有些國家缺乏良好的醫院。許多貧困國家沒有適當的藥物。因此，許多患者因為缺乏資金而被迫停止治療。
Smoking, alcohol, and bad food cause many cases. Some countries make new vaccines. But the WHO says the real problem is that poor people cannot get help.
吸菸、飲酒和不良飲食導致了許多病例。雖然有些國家研發了新疫苗，但 WHO 表示真正的問題在於貧困人口無法獲得醫療援助。
Conclusion
More people will get cancer in the future. Survival depends on money and good hospitals.
未來將有更多人罹患癌症。生存機會取決於財力與醫療設施的品質。
Vocabulary Learning
🕒 Talking About the Future
In the text, we see a very useful word for A2 students: Will.
When we are sure about something that happens later, we use will + verb.
- More people will get cancer.
- It will rain tomorrow.
⚖️ Comparing Groups
Notice how the author uses Rich vs Poor. This is a simple way to show a contrast (opposite ideas).
- Rich countries Good hospitals Higher survival.
- Poor countries No medicine Lower survival.
💊 Useful Word Pairings
To sound more natural, learn words that usually go together (collocations):
- Get help
- Stop treatment
- Make vaccines
Vocabulary Learning
Predicted Increase in Global Cancer Cases and Inequalities in Survival Rates
預計全球癌症病例將增加，生存率存在不平等現象
Introduction
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a report predicting a significant rise in global cancer cases by 2050. The report emphasizes a worrying gap in survival rates based on a person's wealth and where they live.
世界衛生組織（WHO）發表了一份報告，預計到 2050 年全球癌症病例將大幅上升。報告強調，生存率在不同財富水平與居住地之間存在令人擔憂的差距。
Main Body
The Global Status Report on Cancer 2026, created with the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), suggests that new cases could reach 35 million per year by 2050. Currently, cancer causes about 10 million deaths annually, making it the second leading cause of death worldwide after heart disease. There is a huge difference in survival outcomes; for example, the five-year survival rate for breast cancer is 87% in wealthy nations, whereas it is only about 42% in low-income regions.
與國際癌症研究機構（IARC）共同制定的《2026年全球癌症狀況報告》指出，到 2050 年，每年新病例可能會達到 3,500 萬件。目前，癌症每年導致約 1,000 萬人死亡，是全球僅次於心臟病的第二大死因。生存結果之間存在巨大差異；例如，乳腺癌在富裕國家的五年生存率為 87%，而低收入地區僅約 42%。
These poor outcomes are often caused by weak healthcare systems. Although 82% of countries have cancer control plans, fewer than 40% have included cancer care in their universal health coverage. Consequently, there are severe shortages of essential medicines in poorer countries. This means that at least 45% of patients face financial problems, and in some areas, up to 90% of patients stop their treatment entirely.
這些糟糕的結果通常是由於醫療體系薄弱所致。雖然 82% 的國家擁有癌症控制計劃，但僅有不到 40% 的國家將癌症照護納入全民健康覆蓋範圍。因此，貧困國家嚴重缺乏基本藥物。這意味著至少 45% 的患者面臨經濟困難，在某些地區，高達 90% 的患者完全停止治療。
Furthermore, the burden of cancer is not spread evenly. Asia has over 50% of all cases due to its large population, while lung cancer remains the top cause of cancer deaths globally. The WHO asserts that nearly 40% of cases are caused by preventable risks, such as smoking, alcohol, and obesity. While some countries are developing advanced mRNA vaccines, the WHO emphasizes that the main problem is not a lack of science, but a lack of political will to provide fair healthcare access for everyone.
此外，癌症的負擔分布不均。由於人口眾多，亞洲佔了所有病例的 50% 以上，而肺癌仍是全球癌症死亡的首要原因。世衛組織斷言，近 40% 的病例是由可預防的風險引起，例如吸菸、飲酒和肥胖。雖然部分國家正在開發先進的 mRNA 疫苗，但世衛強調，主要問題不在於缺乏科學，而是在於缺乏提供公平醫療服務的政治意願。
Conclusion
Global cancer rates are expected to rise sharply by 2050, and survival will continue to depend on a country's wealth and its healthcare infrastructure.
預計到 2050 年全球癌症率將急劇上升，生存機會將繼續取決於國家的財富及其醫療基礎設施。
Vocabulary Learning
The Logic of Contrast: Moving Beyond "But"
At an A2 level, you probably use "but" to connect opposite ideas. To reach B2, you need to use Contrast Markers. These change the rhythm of your speech and make you sound more professional and academic.
⚡ The 'Comparison' Pivot: Whereas
Look at this sentence from the text:
"...survival rate for breast cancer is 87% in wealthy nations, whereas it is only about 42% in low-income regions."
The B2 Secret: Whereas is like a scale. It balances two different facts in one sentence. Use it when you want to show a direct contrast between two groups.
- A2 style: Rich countries have high survival. But poor countries have low survival.
- B2 style: Rich countries have high survival, whereas poor countries have low survival.
⚡ The 'Surprise' Pivot: Although
Look at this sentence:
"Although 82% of countries have cancer control plans, fewer than 40% have included cancer care..."
The B2 Secret: Although introduces a fact that makes the second part of the sentence surprising. It creates a "Yes, this is true... BUT this other thing is also true" feeling.
- Tip: If you start a sentence with Although, you do not put "but" in the middle.
- Correct: Although it is raining, I will go out.
- Incorrect: Although it is raining, but I will go out.
⚡ The 'Result' Pivot: Consequently
Look at this transition:
"...fewer than 40% have included cancer care... Consequently, there are severe shortages..."
The B2 Secret: Consequently is a high-level replacement for "so." It shows a logical cause-and-effect chain. It is almost always followed by a comma.
- A2: It rained, so the game stopped.
- B2: There was a heavy storm; consequently, the game was cancelled.
Quick Upgrade Chart
| A2 Word | B2 Alternative | Use it when... |
|---|---|---|
| But | Whereas | Comparing two different things |
| But | Although | Showing a surprising contrast |
| So | Consequently | Explaining a logical result |
Vocabulary Learning
Projected Escalation of Global Oncological Incidence and Systemic Disparities in Survival Outcomes
預計全球癌症發病率將上升，生存結果存在系統性差異
Introduction
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a report forecasting a significant increase in global cancer cases by 2050, emphasizing a critical divergence in survival rates based on socioeconomic status and geographic location.
世界衛生組織 (WHO) 發布了一份報告，預測到 2050 年全球癌症病例將大幅增加，並強調生存率將根據社會經濟地位與地理位置而出現嚴重分歧。
Main Body
The Global Status Report on Cancer 2026, developed in conjunction with the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), indicates that annual new cases may reach approximately 35 million by 2050. Currently, the disease accounts for 20.6 million new cases and nearly 10 million deaths annually, positioning it as the secondary leading cause of global mortality following cardiovascular disease. The report identifies a profound disparity in clinical outcomes; for instance, the five-year survival rate for breast cancer is estimated at 87% in high-income nations, contrasted with approximately 42% in low-income regions.
與國際癌症研究機構 (IARC) 共同編製的《2026 年全球癌症現況報告》指出，到 2050 年，每年新病例可能會達到 3,500 萬例。目前，此疾病每年造成 2,060 萬例新病例及近 1,000 萬人死亡，是繼心血管疾病後全球第二大死亡原因。報告發現臨床結果存在極大差異；例如，高收入國家乳腺癌的五年生存率估計為 87%，而低收入地區則僅約 42%。
Institutional deficiencies exacerbate these outcomes. While 82% of nations have established national cancer control plans, fewer than 40% have integrated oncological care into universal health coverage. This systemic failure results in significant pharmaceutical shortages, with the availability of priority medicines ranging from 9% to 54% in low- and lower-middle-income countries, compared to 68% to 94% in wealthier states. Consequently, financial instability affects at least 45% of patients, and treatment abandonment reaches 90% in certain jurisdictions.
體制缺陷加劇了這些結果。雖然 82% 的國家已制定國家癌症控制計劃，但僅有不到 40% 將癌症護理納入全民健康保險。這種系統性失敗導致藥物嚴重短缺，低收入與中低收入國家優先藥物的供應率僅在 9% 至 54% 之間，而富裕國家則為 68% 至 94%。因此，至少 45% 的患者受到財務不穩定影響，部分地區的治療放棄率甚至高達 90%。
Epidemiologically, the burden is unevenly distributed. Asia accounts for over 50% of cases and deaths due to population density, while Europe exhibits a disproportionately high burden relative to its population size. Lung cancer remains the primary cause of oncological mortality globally. The WHO attributes nearly 40% of cases to preventable risk factors, including tobacco, alcohol, obesity, and specific infections. While some nations are pursuing advanced biotechnological interventions—such as personalized mRNA vaccines in Russia, the US, UK, China, and Cuba—the WHO maintains that the primary obstacle is not a lack of scientific knowledge, but a failure in the delivery mechanisms and political commitment to equitable healthcare access.
從流行病學來看，負擔分布不均。由於人口密度高，亞洲佔了超過 50% 的病例與死亡人數，而歐洲相對於其人口規模，負擔則高得不成比例。肺癌仍是全球癌症死亡的主要原因。WHO 將近 40% 的病例歸因於可預防的風險因素，包括菸草、酒精、肥胖及特定感染。雖然部分國家正追求先進的生物技術干預——例如俄羅斯、美國、英國、中國與古巴的個人化 mRNA 疫苗——但 WHO 主張主要障礙並非缺乏科學知識，而是交付機制失效以及對於公平醫療獲取之政治承諾不足。
Conclusion
Global cancer incidence is projected to rise sharply by 2050, with survival remaining contingent upon national wealth and healthcare infrastructure.
預計到 2050 年全球癌症發病率將大幅上升，而生存機會將繼續取決於國家財富與醫療基礎建設。
Vocabulary Learning
The Architecture of Nominalization and Lexical Density
To transition from B2 to C2, a student must move beyond describing events and begin conceptualizing them. This text is a masterclass in Nominalization—the process of turning verbs or adjectives into nouns to create a denser, more objective, and more academic register.
🔬 The Mechanism: From Action to Concept
Compare a B2 construction with the C2 precision found in the text:
- B2 (Verbal/Linear): "Cancer is increasing globally and the gap in survival is getting wider because of where people live."
- C2 (Nominalized/Dense): "Projected Escalation of Global Oncological Incidence and Systemic Disparities in Survival Outcomes."
In the C2 version, the action (increasing) becomes a concept (escalation). The fact (it happens often) becomes a metric (incidence). This removes the need for a subject-verb-object chain, allowing the writer to pack more information into a single phrase.
🖋️ Semantic Precision: The "C2 Lexical Tier"
Notice how the author avoids generic adjectives in favor of Precise Qualifiers. This is the hallmark of C2 mastery:
- "Institutional deficiencies exacerbate..." instead of "Bad systems make things worse."
- "...disproportionately high burden..." instead of "Too many cases for the size of the area."
- "...contingent upon..." instead of "depends on."
⚡ Linguistic Shift: The "Static" State
C2 English often employs a "static" quality. By using nouns like divergence, instability, and commitment, the writer transforms a fluid situation into a set of analyzed variables. This distance creates the "Academic Voice"—it suggests that the writer is observing a system from a distance rather than reporting a story.
Key Takeaway for the Learner: Stop looking for verbs to describe a trend. Look for the noun that encapsulates the entire process. Do not say "the price rose sharply"; say "the sharp rise in price." This is the threshold of C2 sophistication.