Breast cancer death rates continue to decline among American women, A new report from the American Cancer Society findsbut diagnoses are being made more common in young women,
Nearly 518,000 breast cancer deaths have been prevented with a 44% decline in mortality since 1989, ACS researchers said.
However, overall breast cancer incidence increased by 1% per year from 2012 to 2021.
Over those nine years, diagnosis rates increased annually by 1.4% among women under 50, 2.5% among Asian American women, and 2.7% among Pacific Islander women.
“The encouraging news is that breast cancer death rates continue to decline due to advances in early detection and treatment,” said angela giaquintoLead study author and ACS associate scientist within the surveillance research team.
“But future progress may be hampered by increased incidence, particularly among young women, and consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, such as delayed diagnosis due to disruptions in screening,” Giaquinto said.
The findings were published on Tuesday CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians,
It is not clear why youth breast cancer diagnoses are increasing.
Dr. Cindy Sen, A breast surgeon at Northwell Health Cancer Institute in Lake Success said there are likely several causes, including increased screening, greater awareness of the importance of self-exams and poor lifestyle choices.
“Diet, exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, alcohol consumption, everything breast cancer risk factors,” Sen, who was not involved in the new research, told The Post.
“Trends for Cancer diagnosis in young patients It’s not just limited to breasts – we’re seeing Diagnosing Young Colon Cancer Even for example,” he added. “This youth trend is certainly disturbing to see and requires further investigation.”
Breast cancer is the most common cancer after skin cancer in American women.
Researchers predict more than 310,000 new cases of aggressive breast cancer in US women and 2,790 cases in men The diagnosis will be made this year.
About 42,250 women and 530 men are expected to die from this disease this year.
Early detection greatly improves the chances of surviving breast cancer.
Experts recommend that women at average risk of breast cancer should get screened annually starting at age 40. Those who have a family history of breast cancer and additional risk factors should consult their doctor.
