Comparison by race [ACS, 2011-2012]
- 5 yr African-American survivor rate is 78% vs Caucasian rate of 90%
- Incidence higher in blacks before age 40 and higher in whites after age 40
- Higher black mortality at any age
Comparison of Breast Cancer to other cancers for women [ACS, 2009]
- Most common cancer diagnosis in US women (other than skin cancer ) 1 in 4 cancers diagnosed in 2008; Higher incidence rate than lung cancer
- 2nd leading cause of death by cancer among women after lung cancer
- Leading cause of death by cancer for the 20-59 year age group
- Leading cause of cancer death for women worldwide
