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. death rates have dropped; Susan G. Komen reported a 44 percent decline from its peak in 1989 to 2023, equating to an estimated 546000 deaths avoided. Meanwhile, invasive breast cancer incidence continued rising, and disparities were highlighted. Outlooks underline continued improvements in detection and therapy, while pointing to growing case numbers and ongoing disparities.

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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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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.

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