A new report on cancer in the US shows a steady decline in overall deaths from 2001 to 2022, thanks to decreasing tobacco use and improvements in treatment. However, incidence rates among certain groups are rising, highlighting the need for continued efforts to address health disparities.
According to the 2024 Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institutes of Health’s National Cancer Institute, American Cancer Society, and North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, cancer incidence rates among women have increased slightly each year since 2003. The largest increase was observed in stomach cancer, possibly due to changes in tumor classification.
Breast cancer diagnoses are also on the rise, driven by factors such as obesity, alcohol use, and age at first childbirth. Disparities in cancer death rates persist, with Black women having a 40% higher rate of breast cancer mortality than White women.
Reducing risk factors, such as tobacco use, staying healthy, eating well, and avoiding excessive sun exposure, can help lower cancer incidence rates. Regular screenings for certain cancers, including breast, colon, lung, and prostate cancer, are also crucial in detecting and treating the disease early.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/04/21/health/cancer-women-diagnosis/index.html