US EditionCancer cases are increasing in women while declining in men: American Cancer Society
- Cancer cases are increasing among women while declining in men, according to a report by the American Cancer Society.
- Middle-Aged women now have a slightly higher cancer risk than men, and young women are nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed as young men, states the report.
- The report predicts over 2 million cancer diagnoses and more than 618,000 cancer deaths in the United States this year.
- Disparities persist, as Black women are 41% more likely to die from breast cancer compared to white women, according to previous data from the American Cancer Society.
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Cancer cases increasing among young adults, simple lifestyle changes to reduce the risk
Cancer cases among young adults, especially women are increasing, according to a recent report by the American Cancer Society. As per the report, the alarming trends show rising rates of early onset cancers including breast, colorectal, pancreatic and uterine among adults under 50. How do people lower their chances of getting cancer? A lot of guidance is available. However, recommendations from one study can appear to contradict those from anoth…
Women under the age of 50 are more likely to develop cancer than their male counterparts.
Cancer mortality continues to drop despite rising incidence in women
The American Cancer Society (ACS) today released Cancer Statistics, 2025, the organization's annual report on cancer facts and trends. The new findings show the cancer mortality rate declined by 34% from 1991 to 2022 in the United States, averting approximately 4.5 million deaths. However, this steady progress is jeopardized by increasing incidence for many cancer types, especially among women and younger adults, shifting the burden of disease. …
Report: Cancer Rates Fall, Concerns Remain
The American Cancer Society’s latest report reveals a significant shift in cancer trends. The overall cancer mortality rate in the US declined by 34% from 1991 to 2022, preventing approximately 4.5 million deaths. However, cancer rates are rising among women and younger adults, with women under 50 now having cancer rates 82% higher than men, up from 51% in 2002. Pancreatic cancer remains a concern, with increasing incidence and mortality rates a…
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