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Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women worldwide, with annual cases expected to reach over 3.5 million by 2050. Study includes country-level data for 204 countries and territories worldwide, see summary tables at end of release Breast cancer continues to be the leading cause of cancer-related illness and premature death among women worldwide. In 2023, there were an estimated 2.3 million new breast cancer cases and 764,000 deaths, resulting in around 24 mill

By Yorkshire Cancer Research How much do you know about breast cancer? We tackle some of the most common myths and misconceptions about the disease and reveal the facts that could save your life. Myth #1: A lump in the breast is the only symptom I need to look out for FACT: Breast cancer doesn’t always start with a lump A lump in the breast is one of the most commonly known symptoms of breast cancer. While this is important, 27% of women who check their breasts don’t feel co