In a study, researchers reviewed American Cancer Society data on cancer cases and deaths in the United States. The study found that lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths, accounting for approximately 350 deaths per day. Breast cancer incidence has slowly increased for females, while prostate cancer rates remained stable overall, but with a rise in advanced cases. Lung cancer incidence has decreased for advanced disease, but increased for localized-stage cases. This shift has led to improvements in localized-stage diagnoses and 3-year survival rates. Mortality trends reflect these incidence changes, with lung cancer mortality declining, breast cancer progress slowing, and prostate cancer stabilizing. The findings suggest the need for targeted cancer control interventions and investment in early detection and treatment to reduce cancer mortality.

Reference: Salvaryn GI. Early lung cancer detection improves survival rates. Healio. Published April 30, 2022. Accessed October 12, 2023. https://www.healio.com/news/hematology-oncology/20220421/early-lung-cancer-detection-improves-survival-rates