As an expert in the field of oncology, I can provide an informed response to your question. The most common cause of cancer death can vary by region and is influenced by factors such as prevalence, detection rates, and treatments available. However, globally, lung cancer stands out as a leading cause of cancer-related mortality. In the UK, as you've mentioned, lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer death, accounting for a significant proportion of all cancer deaths. This is largely due to the high incidence of smoking, which is a well-known risk factor for lung cancer. Other common causes of cancer death include bowel, breast, and prostate cancers, as you've noted. read more >>

Lung cancer is by far the most common cause of cancer death in the UK, accounting for more than a fifth (22%) of all cancer deaths in males and females combined (2014).[1-3] The next most common causes of cancer death in UK people are bowel (10%), breast (7%) and prostate (7%) cancers.read more >>