Planning for cancer: building accessible and high-quality survivorship care for all

Global cancer incidence is rising. In most high-income countries, it is projected that one in two people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, with incidence rates among middle- and low-income countries also set to follow these projections. Cancer incidence is increasing due to a multitude of factors, including an ageing population, lifestyle factors, and improved detection. Earlier cancer detection and improved treatments mean that people are now living longer with and beyond cancer. Given these occurrences and projections, planning for 'when' and not 'if' we get cancer is critical. Supportive care in cancer provides high-value return on investment and significantly improves outcomes, yet is clearly underfunded and inconsistently prioritised. Supportive care must be prioritised globally to ensure functioning and wellbeing at all levels of society.