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The global breast cancer burden.
1Cambridge Breast Unit, Addenbrookes Hospital, Hills Road, & University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK. john.benson@addenbrookes.nhs.uk
Future Oncology (London, England)
|July 7, 2012
Summary
Breast cancer incidence is rising globally, particularly in low-rate countries, highlighting the need for improved survivorship and management. Strategies for primary and secondary prevention are crucial across diverse healthcare settings.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Breast cancer is the leading female malignancy worldwide, causing significant mortality.
- Despite reduced mortality, breast cancer incidence rates are increasing globally, especially in previously low-incidence regions.
- This trend underscores the growing importance of survivorship and chronic disease management in breast cancer care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current global and western trends in breast cancer incidence and mortality.
- To examine changes in etiological risk factors for breast cancer.
- To provide guidance on prevention strategies, considering different healthcare resource settings.
Main Methods:
- Review of epidemiological data on breast cancer incidence and mortality trends.
- Analysis of etiological risk factors and their impact on incidence patterns.
- Discussion of primary prevention (lifestyle adjustments) and secondary prevention (screening interventions).
Main Results:
- Breast cancer incidence is increasing globally, with a notable rise in historically low-incidence countries.
- Changes in etiological risk factors offer insights into incidence trends.
- The effectiveness of lifestyle adjustments and screening interventions varies by healthcare resource setting.
Conclusions:
- Rising breast cancer incidence necessitates a focus on survivorship and chronic disease management.
- Understanding etiological risk factors is key to developing effective prevention strategies.
- Tailored lifestyle and screening interventions are essential for reducing the global burden of breast cancer across different healthcare systems.
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