Globally, breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed type of cancer and the leading cause of cancer death among women. The organization spearheading global cancer research and control efforts is taking a multifaceted approach to reduce new breast cancer cases and save the lives of women affected by the disease.

Working with international partners and the World Health Organization (WHO), scientists are dedicated to several key areas:

Uncovering the causes of breast cancer.

Understanding how the disease progresses once it has developed.

Introducing and improving breast cancer screening programs that are customized for local health systems.

Accurately recording the worldwide burden of breast cancer.

Global Disparities in Incidence and Mortality

In 2022, approximately 2.3 million ne

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