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Why the Global Cancer Market Could Surpass $900 Billion--And the Stocks Leading the Charge

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Last update: Mar 8, 2025

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Issued on behalf of Oncolytics Biotech Inc.

VANCOUVER, BC, March 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As the global cancer crisis intensifies, the demand for breakthrough treatments is reaching new heights. Statista data projects a 20% rise in annual cases by 2030 and a staggering 75% increase by 2050. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), breast cancer cases are projected to rise by nearly 40% by 2050. Despite the concerning trends in cancer incidence, 2025 has seen key advancements from biotech companies at the forefront of oncology research, with Oncolytics Biotech Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCY) (TSX: ONC), Exelixis, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXEL), Cardiff Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRDF), ALX Oncology Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ALXO), and Verastem, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSTM) continuing to push the boundaries of cancer treatment.

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NASDAQ:VSTM (8/28/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 9.06 -0.17 (-1.84%)

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ONCOLYTICS BIOTECH INC

NASDAQ:ONCY (8/28/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 1.11 +0.04 (+3.74%)

1.07

+0.01 (+0.94%)


EXELIXIS INC

NASDAQ:EXEL (8/28/2025, 8:06:34 PM)

After market: 37.89 -0.01 (-0.03%)

37.9

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ALX ONCOLOGY HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:ALXO (8/28/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 1.16 +0.02 (+1.75%)

1.14

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CARDIFF ONCOLOGY INC

NASDAQ:CRDF (8/28/2025, 8:01:54 PM)

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2.08

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