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IHE presents Cancer Comparator Report in Portugal

The results for Portugal from the Cancer Comparator Report 2025 were presented at the conference Oncology 2030 – Innovation Challenges in the Fight Against Cancer organized by APIFARMA – Portuguese Pharmaceutical Industry Association.

Some findings: Portugal has the 8th highest cancer incidence rate and the 9th highest cancer mortality rate in Europe. Spending on cancer care at €165 per capita is below the EU average. The uptake of new cancer medicines is also below the EU average, with Portugal ranking only in 23rd place.


Title: Comparator Report on Cancer in Europe 2025 – Focus on Portugal
Name of Presenter: Thomas Hofmarcher
Conference: Oncologia 2030 – Desafios da Inovação na Luta Contra o Cancro
Place: Lisbon, Portugal
Date: June 4, 2025

Read more and download the report

For more information please contact Thomas Hofmarcher