Latest News About U.S. breast cancer death rates falldecline as incidence risesgrows ProgressProgress reports highlight a 44% drop44 percent reduction from 1989

Updated 2026-06-18 13:21

U.S. breast cancer mortality has fallen; Susan G. Komen noted a 44% reduction from its peak in 1989 to 2023, amounting to an estimated 546,000 deaths averted. Meanwhile, invasive breast cancer incidence kept increasing, and inequities were noted. Progress outlooks emphasize continued improvements in screening and treatment, while pointing to growing case numbers and persistent inequities.

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Breast Cancer Statistics | How Common Is Breast Cancer?

Read the American Cancer Society’s latest information and statistics for breast cancer in women in the United States.

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Cancer Stat Facts: Female Breast Cancer

Female Breast Cancer statistics

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Breast cancer cases projected to rise by nearly 40 per cent by 2050 ...

Breast cancer cases are expected to increase by 38 percent globally by 2050, with annual deaths from the disease projected to rise by 68 percent, according to a new report from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a specialised branch of the World Health Organization (WHO).

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Breast Cancer Cases Projected to Increase Significantly by 2050

New research forecasts a 33% rise in global breast cancer cases by 2050, driven by population aging and modifiable lifestyle factors, with significant disparities in outcomes between economic regions.

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Susan G. Komen Releases Breast Cancer Progress Outlook for 2026

The outlook highlights major progress in reducing U.S. breast cancer deaths through improved screening and treatment, while noting that rising incidence and ongoing disparities continue to challenge patients and the health care system.