Cancer Fact Sheets These single page, front-and-back PDF flyers offer easy-to-read information about common cancers and cancer causes. Appropriate for the general public, health fairs, informational handouts, and patient education. Get the facts about breast cancer, including what it is, how many people are diagnosed each year, and how many people will develop it within their lifetime.
Below, you'll find Komen's educational resources you can download, bookmark or share with loved ones. While each resource provides helpful information to assist you in understanding breast cancer, these resources are intended to give you a brief overview of the topic. More detailed information can be found within the About Breast Cancer section of komen.org.
In addition, many of our. FACTS & FIGURES The National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) is a grassroots organization dedicated to ending breast cancer through action and advocacy. The American Cancer Society estimates 2,760 Nevadans will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2025 and 440 will die of the disease.
The American Cancer Society estimates 2,880 Nevadans will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024 and 430 will die of the disease. FACT SHEET Breast cancer is a disease in which cancer cells form in the breast. Breast cancer can start in any area of the breast and occurs when cells in the breast begin to grow out of control.
These cells usually form a tumor that can be felt as a lump or seen on x-ray. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women in the U.S., after lung cancer. Learn about breast cancer risk factors, prevention, screening, signs, symptoms, treatment, and living with breast cancer.
This fact sheet is for patients and caregivers in the US. Breast Health Basics Learn the Facts Each year, more than 200,000 cases of breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed among women in the U.S. and about 40,000 women will die from the disease.
Except for skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women today. The Facts: All women are at risk of breast cancer. If you know your risk of breast cancer, you can do things that may reduce your risk.
You can have screening tests that may nd breast cancer early. Talk to a doctor about any changes you notice in your breasts.