Trends in breast cancer incidence, age at diagnosis, and stage in Saudi Arabia, 2002–2022: a population-based study

Breast cancer incidence in Saudi Arabia has increased at one of the fastest rates worldwide (AAPC 5.6 % vs. 0.5-1 % in high-income countries). The increase is accompanied by stage migration and an upward shift in median age at diagnosis. With the sharpest increases in older women and rising life expectancy, prioritizing expanded mammogram screening coverage and breast-care service capacity is essential for future planning.