Released by IARC (International agency for research on cancer), a part of World health organization (WHO), World cancer report is a concise informative manual that have a clear description about global cancer statistics, causes, main types, early diagnosis and effective treatment. The director-general of WHO, Dr. Gro Brundtland states 'The report provides a basis for public health action and assists us in our goal to reduce the morbidity and mortality from cancer, and to improve the quality of life of cancer patients and their families, everywhere in the world.' Major findings The report has published these results: Tobacco- the most preventable cancer cause In the last century, more than 100 million died all over the world from the diseases that are associated with tobacco consumption. These are: Cancer Chronic lung disease Stroke Cardiovascular disease The regrettable fact is, the patients could have been prevented from such medical problem had they not used any tobacco. Lun