U.S. sees sharp rise in late-stage breast cancer diagnoses, especially in younger and older women.

A new study in Radiology reports a significant rise in late-stage breast cancer diagnoses among women of all ages and ethnicities in the U.S., with the sharpest increases in women aged 20-39 and over 75. Black women are 55% more likely to receive advanced diagnoses and face higher mortality rates. Factors contributing to this trend include inconsistent screening guidelines, lack of national screening programs, and reduced access to quality healthcare. The study emphasizes the critical role of regular mammograms and follow-up care in improving survival rates, which drop from 99% for early-stage to 31% for advanced-stage breast cancer.

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