Breast Cancer Around the World: Key Numbers to Know
Prevention Cannot Wait
Breast cancer continues to represent one of the most significant global health challenges. Every year, millions of women receive a diagnosis and hundreds of thousands lose their lives to the disease. Screening and early detection remain the most effective tools to reduce mortality and social impact.
Breast Cancer Worldwide: Numbers, Impact, and the Central Role of Prevention
Breast cancer remains one of the most pressing global oncological emergencies. According to the World Health Organization, 2.3 million new cases were diagnosed in 2022 and 670,000 women died due to the disease. It is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in 157 out of 185 countries, highlighting how widespread and crosscultural this condition is, affecting all continents, populations, and healthcare systems.
A projection reported by La Repubblica (March 14, 2025) further underscores the scale of the issue: by 2025, every minute four women worldwide will receive a breast cancer diagnosis, and one will die from the disease. Numbers like these clearly show why prevention—both primary and secondary—must be considered a global priority.
Why Early Detection Is Essential
A widely underestimated aspect is that majority of cases symptoms are not properly evident when breast cancer is still in its early stages.
The ability to identify the disease at an early phase can significantly influence treatment options and quality of life. In this perspective, mammography screening remains the most effective strategy to detect suspicious lesions before they become clinically evident.
An Awareness Campaign to Promote Prevention
As a company operating in the medical imaging sector, we believe it is essential to share clear, scientifically grounded information focused on prevention.
For this reason, we have launched a new awareness campaign beginning in conjunction with International Women’s Day and culminating in May, ahead of one of the most significant breast cancer prevention events held in Rome: Race for the Cure.
Our initiative has a clear objective: strengthening the culture of prevention, reminding everyone that every woman—regardless of age, location, or lifestyle—deserves access to effective screening programs and reliable information.
Sources: WHO, 14 August 2025 | La Repubblica, March 14, 2025