Fewer Americans are dying of breast cancer, but cases in some communities are increasing. That's according to a new study from the .
The report reveals about 520,000 people in the last 30 years survived breast cancer. Doctors like Karen Knudsen, who doubles as ACS's CEO, say that's proof cancer treatment is working.
"Early detection saves lives," Knudsen said. "Get screened and if you feel something, or something seems amiss, don't wait, and detect cancer early."
Doctors recommend women ages 40 to 44 get screened every year, and women ages 45 and up get yearly mammograms. However, experts like Dr. William Dahut with the American Cancer Society say women at higher risk should consider earlier check-ups.
"If you're a Black woman between the ages of 20 and 29, you're really two times more likely to die of breast cancer than your white classmate or your white colleague," Dahut said.
The ACS report says Black women are 38 percent more likely to die from breast cancer than white women.
The Asian American, Pacific Islander population is seeing the highest spike in new cases, with a 3 percent increase each year. That's compared to the same group having the second lowest rates of breast cancer nearly 25 years ago.
"What is driving the cancer risk?" Dahut said. "Whether it's obesity or changes in child-bearing habits or really whether a lot of it may be driven through access to the right kind of care."
You can read the American Cancer Society's full report .
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