Smoking-Related Cancer Deaths by State, 2020
Tobacco use causes about one-third of cancer deaths in the nation overall, but the burden varies by state.
Breast Cancer Screening Helps Save Lives
February 16, 2024
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second-leading cause of cancer death in women.[i],[ii] In 2024, an estimated 310,720 women and 2,790 men will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, and approximately 42,250 women and 530 men are expected to die from the disease.ii Although incidence rates have increased slightly over the past decade, death rates from breast cancer have been consistently declining over the last three decades, largely due to increased screening rates and improved treatment.