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Why cancer among younger Americans is on the rise

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This chapter reviews the American Cancer Society's report on breast cancer trends, noting a significant decline in mortality rates since 1989 due to improved treatments and screenings. It also highlights the troubling increase in breast cancer incidence among women under 50 and certain ethnic groups, reflecting the complexities in ongoing cancer research.

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