- One in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.
- Nearly 1.4 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer globally each year.
- Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer and is the leading cause of cancer death among women worldwide.
- The greatest risk factors for breast cancer are being female and growing older.
- Making healthy lifestyle choices may reduce your risk of breast cancer.
- Breast cancer affects more than just the patient—co-survivors (friends, family and co-workers) need support too.
- Breast cancer knows no boundaries—be it age, gender, socio-economic status or geographic location.
- Early detection and effective treatment for breast cancer have been shown to improve survival.