Breast Cancer 101

A Guide to Breast Cancer by Susan G. Komen

CHAPTER 1

Breast Cancer Statistics and Specific Populations

CHAPTER 1

Breast Cancer Statistics and Specific Populations

Chapter Overview

Breast cancer statistics and specific populations discusses the incidence (new cases of breast cancer) and mortality (death from breast cancer) in the United States among various groups. It also discusses breast cancer risk and factors that affect prognosis and treatment for some groups.

The following topics are discussed in this section: