What are the estimated numbers of new breast cancer cases and deaths for the year 2005?An estimated 211,240 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to occur among women in the United States during 2005. An estimated 40,410 women will die from breast cancer. It is estimated that 1,690 men will be diagnosed and 460 men will die of breast cancer during 2005. Carcinoma in situ (CIS) will account for about 58,490 new cases this year. At this time there are slightly more than two million women living in the United States who have been diagnosed with and treated for breast cancer. Breast cancer is the leading cancer site among American women and is second only to lung cancer in cancer deaths. Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among women ages 40-59.The statistics above are from the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Statistics sometimes don' mean much to people, but names do. To me, the following people aren't statistics: Millie G, Donna H, Barbara W, David T, Arlene T. Unfortunately, not all of them are survivors.
Learn the symptoms of breast cancer. Better yet, learn what you can do to reduce the chances of getting breast cancer. Regular monthly self exams and yearly mammograms are important and easy to do. If you are unsure of how to do it properly, check out the Koman FoundationGuide. You will need Macromedia Flash; if you don't have it, you can download a copy the Koman Roundation BSE page. If you cannot afford a mammogram, check the hospitals in the area to see if they offer free screenings. If they don't they know who does.
For more information, check out the Susan G. Koman Foundation. Their site is one of the best I've seen, and it is very informative.
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