ACS report: 2024 projected new cancer cases top 2 million

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Despite the continuing overall decline in cancer death rates—driven by reduction in tobacco use, improvements in early detection, and advances in treatment—the projected number of new diagnoses now tops 2 million for the first time, according to the American Cancer Society’s 2024 Cancer Statistics report. 

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Jacquelyn Cobb
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In 1971, the National Cancer Act set the United States on a path to confront one of its most formidable public health challenges. More than five decades later, the progress is undeniable. The latest 2026 report from the American Cancer Society shows continued declines in overall cancer mortality and improvements in survival for many major cancer types. Recent advances in early detection, prevention, and treatment are saving lives.
Jacquelyn Cobb
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