Breast Cancer Awareness Month wraps up after seeing several high-profile media placements spotlighting survivors, thrivers, and supporters.
The American Cancer Society kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Good Morning America on Oct. 1 with survivors, thrivers, and caregivers. Dr. Karen Knudsen discussed ACS' release of Breast Cancer Statistics, 2024, the biennial update on breast cancer occurrence trends in the US.
National news coverage included:
AARP, Despite Decades of Progress, Breast Cancer Disparities Persist
ABC News, Breast cancer deaths decrease as cases among Asian Americans and younger adults rise, new report finds
ABC News, New report on breast cancer
AOL, Experts urge early detection for breast cancer awareness
Aunt Minnie, ACS: Breast cancer mortality decreases, disparities persist
Axios, Asian Americans see alarming rise in breast cancer
Barrons, US Breast Cancer Rate Rising Sharply Even As Deaths Fall: Study
Business Insider, Breast cancer is on the rise in women under 50. It could be linked to 2 lifestyle factors
Business Journal, Breast Cancer Incidence Increases, but Mortality Rates Drop
CNET, What Is Breast Density, and Why Do You Need to Know Yours?
CNN, Breast cancer deaths in the US continue to fall, but new report warns of rise in cases of women under 50
FOX, Breast cancer diagnoses spiking among women under 50, new report reveals
Good Morning America, Dr. Knudsen interview, Breast cancer deaths decrease as cases among Asian Americans and younger adults rise, new report finds - Good Morning America
Good Morning America, panel discussion, Top doctors talk what to know about breast cancer
Healthday, Breast Cancer Death Rates in the U.S. Continue to Drop
Healthday, Upward Trends in Breast Cancer Incidence Continuing Among Women
NBC, Breast cancer rising among younger women and Asian Americans, report finds
New York Times, Breast Cancer Continues to Rise Among Younger Women, Study Finds
NPR, Breast cancer rates are rising dramatically among Asian Americans, new study shows
People, 1 in 8 Women Will Develop Breast Cancer in Their Lifetime, New Report Says
STAT Newsletter, STAT Morning Rounds Newsletter 10/2
US News & World Report, U.S. Breast Cancer Deaths Keep Declining, Though Disparities Remain
USA Today, Mammograms can prevent breast cancer deaths. But many skip screening due to cost
WebMD, Breast Cancer Risk Steadily Rising Among Young Women
Yahoo, Breast cancer is on the rise in women under 50. It could be linked to 2 lifestyle factors.
Regional news coverage included:
2 News Nevada, New breast cancer data revealed in report
ABC 6 Philadelphia, There's more hope than ever': Philadelphia-based CEO of American Cancer Society steps down
ABC 7 New York, Breast cancer deaths in US continue to fall; new report warns of rise in cases among women under 50
ABC 15 Arizona, October is breast cancer awareness month: Statistics, what you should know
ABC30 Fresno, The American Cancer Society releases its new breast cancer report
ABC Chicago, Breast cancer deaths in US continue to fall; new report warns of rise in cases among women under 50
Atlanta Journal Constitution, More young women are getting breast cancer, but survival rates continue to rise
Boston Herald, More young women are getting breast cancer, report
CBS News Philadelphia, New Jersey mother faces second bout with breast cancer amid rising cases among young women
CBS News Philadelphia, New report shows breast cancer deaths are down but cases among young people are up
NBC CT, Breast cancer survivor encourages early testing
New York Post, Breast cancer rising among younger women at ‘troubling’ rate: report
News 12 Westchester, American Cancer Society releases new report during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Philly Voice, Breast cancer deaths have been dropping for decades, but racial disparities persist
Seattle Times, Breast cancer continues to rise among younger women, study finds
WAAY 31 ABC, Early detection saves lives': American Cancer Society releases breast cancer report
WAVY.com, Breast cancer rates rising among women under 50
WHAS 11 (Kentucky), New report suggests a dramatic drop in breast cancer deaths in recent years
WSMV4, Breast Cancer Guidelines and Making Strides Walk with the American Cancer Society
WTVG Action News 13 (Ohio), Increasing number of women under 50 being diagnosed with breast cancer
International news coverage included:
Daily Mail, Now doctors warn another cancer is rising at 'double speed' in young people
World Today News, Study: Number of breast cancer cases in US rising sharply, even as death rates fall
World News, Doctors warn breast cancer is rising among younger women despite medical advancements, more awareness
The Japan Times, Breast cancer cases continue to rise among younger women, study finds
