Breast cancer occurs when cells in the breast divide and grow without their normal control. Sometimes, cancer cells can spread to nearby tissue or other parts of the body (invasive breast cancer).[1]Susan G Komen Foundation
Facts & Statistics
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women.
[2]American Cancer Society
What are the key statistics about breast cancer?
In 2015, it is estimated that among women there will be 231,840 new cases of invasive breast cancer.
[3]Susan G Komen Foundation
Breast Cancer Statistics
Breast Cancer risk is higher among women whose close blood relative have this disease.
[4]American Cancer Society
What are the key statistics about breast cancer?
Please contact your primary care physician if you experience any of these symptoms.
[5]Susan G Komen Foundation
Warning Signs of Breast Cancer
2.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.
[6]American Cancer Society
Breast Cancer pg.9 [PDF Document]
Death rates from breast cancer have been declining since about 1989, with larger decreases in women younger than 50.
[7]American Cancer Society
Breast Cancer pg.9 [PDF Document]
There is an 89% chance of surviving Breast Cancer after 5 years.
[8]American Cancer Society
Breast Cancer Facts & Figures 2013-2014 pg 10 [PDF Document]
Many Lives can be saved by regularly screening breasts for lumps and Mammograms for women in their 40s.
[9]American Cancer Society
Recommendations for Early Detection for Women Without Symptoms
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