Cancer continues to affect millions of people worldwide, but recent findings offer both hope and concern. A study released by the American Cancer Society on Thursday paints a mixed and rapidly shifting picture of cancer trends in the United States. While there has been significant progress in reducing cancer mortality, particularly over the past few decades, rising rates of cancer among younger and middle-aged women are a cause for concern. For Catholics, this study serves as a reminder of the importance of supporting those in need and advocating for compassionate care in the face of health disparities.