💎Breast Cancer: What You Need to Know
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women and a major health concern, as it is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in American women. It’s a global issue, accounting for 37% of all cancer cases worldwide.
Statistics of Female Breast Cancer
-Estimated New Cases in 2023 297,790
-% of All New Cancer Cases 15.2%
-Estimated Deaths in 2023 43,170
-% of All New Cancer Deaths 7.1%
-5-Year Relative Survival 90.8% (2013-2019)
🔷Understanding Your Risk
Certain factors increase your risk of developing breast cancer, including:
-Being a woman, especially as you age•
-A family history of breast cancer or previous personal history
-Inherited genetic mutations like BRCA1 and BRCA2
-Exposure to radiation, smoking, alcohol, and obesity
-Early menstruation, late menopause, and having your first child later in life
-Postmenopausal hormone therapy
-Early menstruation (before age 12), late menopause (after age 55), having no children, or having the first child after age 30 can increase risk
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