Latest data from the American Cancer Society shows a consistent drop in cancer death rates, with nearly 4.2 million lives saved since 1991. Driven by breakthroughs in early detection, targeted therapies, and a significant reduction in smoking, this progress reflects a transformative era in medical care and prevention.
(c) Sarah Cervantes
(c) Sarah Cervantes

La mortalité par cancer aux États-Unis diminue de façon constante

THE SCIENTIST

Les données de l’American Cancer Society confirment une baisse continue des décès par cancer, avec près de 4,2 millions de vies sauvées depuis 1991. Porté par les progrès du dépistage précoce et des thérapies ciblées, ce succès témoigne de l’efficacité croissante de la recherche médicale et de la prévention globale.

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