Every woman is at risk for breast cancer!
Women don't like to think about breast cancer, particularly when they're feeling healthy. But one of every eight women will get breast cancer in her lifetime. You can improve your odds greatly by working with your doctor to protect yourself.
A woman's chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer is:
from age 30 to age 40........ |
1 out of 252 |
from age 40 to age 50........ |
1 out of 68 |
from age 50 to age 60........ |
1 out of 35 |
from age 60 to age 70........ |
1 out of 27 |
Ever........ |
1 out of 8 |
Statistics Source: National Cancer Institute
