Awareness, regular screenings, and early detection are all crucial in the care and treatment of breast cancer.
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, learn more about the profound impact this disease has on the lives of so many by taking a closer look at the far-reaching, eye-opening statistics of the world’s most common form of cancer.
310,720
Estimated number of new cases of invasive breast cancer that will be diagnosed in women in the United States this year.
13%
Women who will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.
4 million
Number of breast cancer survivors in the United States.
42,250
Estimated number of women who will unfortunately lose their battle with breast cancer this year.
2,800
Men diagnosed with invasive breast cancer.
99%
The five-year breast cancer survival rate when it has not spread beyond the breast.
62
The median age at the time of breast cancer diagnosis.
45
Age a woman should begin an annual screening mammograms.
15%
The percentage of women diagnosed with breast cancer who have a family history of the disease.
Twice
The risk of developing breast cancer is doubled if a first-degree relative (mother, sister, daughter) was diagnosed with the disease.
2021
The year in which breast cancer became the most common form of cancer worldwide.
Early detection is key. Don’t ignore symptoms and following your recommended screening schedule.
Breast Care at McLaren Health Care
Early detection is key. Keep to your regular mammogram schedule.
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