Saudi Arabia has recorded around 22,000 cancer cases, with breast cancer emerging as the most prevalent type, according to Dr. Mushabib Al Asiri, Director General of the National Cancer Centre. Riyadh leads the Kingdom in the number of cases, with 5,500 reported.
The Saudi Oncology Registry, a key national database, has provided crucial data to enhance cancer-related health and preventive services. The registry shows that of the total cases, approximately 17,941 are Saudi nationals, while 4,215 are non-Saudis.
Following Riyadh, the Mecca region reported 3,800 cases, the Eastern Province recorded 3,100, Medina had 1,300, and Asir reported around 1,100 cases. Other regions such as Qassim and Jazan also reported significant numbers, with 691 and 469 cases respectively.
The registry highlights breast cancer as the most common cancer, with about 3,500 cases, followed by colon cancer with 2,200 cases, lymphoma with 1,400 cases, and thyroid cancer with 600 cases. Among women, breast cancer remains the most frequent, while colon cancer is the most common among men.
