- Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women.
- Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women.
- Each year it is estimated that over 252,710 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,500 will die.
- Although breast cancer in men is rare, an estimated 2,470 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and approximately 460 will die each year.
- On average, every 2 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer and 1 woman will die of breast cancer every 13 minutes.
- Over 3.3 million breast cancer survivors are alive in the United States today.
There are some risk factors that come into play with breast cancers, specifically genetic factors. You may be more at risk simply based on your age, race, family history personal health history, early menstruation, and late menopause.
However, there are some avoidable risk factors as well. Improving your physical activity, your diet and lessening your consumption alcohol can lower your risk.
Once a month, women are encouraged to do self exams. These can be done in the shower, while lying down or in front of the mirror. For guidelines on self exams exams go to https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-self-exam
Women 40 and over should start getting annual mammograms too!
There are lots of events happening throughout the month of October to help spread awareness for Breast Cancer. To learn more about these events and organizations, visit:
For more information and facts about breast cancer, visit:
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