Nearly 1 million American women are projected to receive a cancer diagnosis in 2025, as reported by the American Cancer Society on Thursday. The perception of cancer as an automatic death sentence has shifted over recent generations, with many individuals now living with the disease for extended periods. Notably, Princess Kate recently disclosed that her cancer is in remission, emphasizing the importance of adapting to a “new normal” in such circumstances.
Despite an overall decrease in cancer-related mortality rates, the study reveals a concerning upward trend in cancer incidence, particularly among women. Researchers have identified a higher cancer risk among middle-aged women compared to their male counterparts, with young women facing nearly double the likelihood of being diagnosed with cancer than young men.
Lead author Rebecca Siegal, senior scientific director of surveillance research at the American Cancer Society, notes the complexity of these findings, attributing the surge in cancer rates among women to specific types of cancer more prevalent or exclusive to the female population. Dr. Ahmedin Jemal, senior vice president of surveillance and health equity science at the American Cancer Society, underscores the role of lifestyle factors such as obesity and alcohol consumption in driving the rise of breast cancer rates.
Moreover, the report highlights an increase in cervical cancer cases among women aged 30 to 44, potentially linked to inadequate screening and vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV). Uterine corpus cancer, melanoma, and liver cancers also exhibit rising trends in women, contrasting with declining rates in men, which may be partially attributed to decreased smoking rates among men.
Dr. Larry Norton, senior vice president and medical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, emphasizes the importance of further research to uncover potential unknown factors contributing to the surge in cancer rates among women, particularly those related to female hormones and biology. The American Cancer Society’s report estimates that in 2025, over two million individuals will be diagnosed with cancer, with approximately 618,000 expected deaths.
For further inquiries, contact Adrianna Rodriguez at adrodriguez@usatoday.com. This article was originally published on USA TODAY and highlights Kate Middleton’s cancer journey, shedding light on a growing health concern for women in the United States.
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