Saudi Arabia has reported approximately 22,000 cancer cases, with breast cancer being the most common type, according to Dr. Mushabib Al Asiri, Director General of the National Cancer Centre, with Riyadh leading the Kingdom in cancer cases.
Dr. Al Asiri noted that the Saudi Oncology Registry, one of the country’s foremost national registries, provides essential statistical data to enhance cancer-related health and preventive services. The registry’s data indicates that of the 22,000 cases, around 17,941 are Saudi nationals, while 4,215 are non-Saudis.
