April 5, 2024- Cancer mortality has continued to decline nationally. There have been 4 million fewer deaths related to cancer in the U.S. since 1991, according to the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) Cancer Statistics 2024 report. Factors that may be impacting the decline in mortality include fewer people smoking, earlier detection for some cancers, and improved treatment, according to the ACS.
The progress, however, has been compromised by an increased incidence of 6 of the top 10 most common cancers. The projected number of new cancer diagnoses for 2024 has topped 2 million for the first time ever, according to the ACS report.
Lack of cancer prevention tactics has resulted in higher rates of common cancers including breast, prostate, endometrial, colorectal, and cervical cancers, especially amongst younger adults.
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