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:
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Breast Cancer Incidence in the U.S.
- Incidence among women and men
- Incidence over time
- Incidence among racial and ethnic groups
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Breast Cancer Mortality in the U.S.
- Mortality from breast cancer
- Mortality over time
- Mortality among racial and ethnic groups
- Number of survivors
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Young Women in the U.S.
- Incidence rates of diagnosis
- Risk
- Screening recommendations
- Tumor characteristics
- Treatment and prognosis
- Sexuality
- Fertility issues
- Support resources
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Black Women in the U.S.
- Incidence and mortality
- Survival influences
- Tumor characteristics
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Hispanic & Latina Women in the U.S.
- Incidence and mortality
- Late-stage diagnosis
- Screening
- Tumor characteristics
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Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Women in the U.S.
- Ethnic diversity
- Incidence and mortality
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Native American, American Indian & Alaska Native Women in the U.S.
- Incidence and mortality
- Incidence and geographic location
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Lesbian and Bisexual Women in the U.S.
- Unique risk factors
- Screening
- Access to health care
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Men in the U.S.
- Incidence and mortality
- Warning signs and symptoms
- Late-stage diagnosis
- Benign breast conditions
- Risk factors
- Common cancer types in men
- Treatment
- Support Resources
