Overview

• In the U.S., a new breast cancer case is diagnosed about every two minutes, with more than 317,000 women and roughly 2,800 men expected to receive the diagnosis in 2025.
• Colorado clinicians report annual increases of about 1.5% to 2.5% in diagnoses among women under 40 in some areas, and many younger patients present later because routine mammography typically starts at 40.
• India now records breast cancer as the most common cancer in women, with ICMR data indicating nearly 1 in 28 women face a lifetime risk and many cases identified at later stages.
• Doctors urge brief monthly self-exams that take about three to five minutes as a complement to guideline-based screening to help people notice changes and seek timely evaluation.
• Newer targeted therapies and antibody–drug conjugates, including Inavolisib combinations, Enhertu and datopotamab deruxtecan, are broadening treatment options and improving outcomes.