Breast cancer is a disease that can touch the young. Many patients are women in their thirties. This is much more shocking than cancer in people over 70 or 80 (half of colorectal cancer cases are over 65, I believe). Breast cancer has excellent survival rates (overall), more than 90% at 5years for localized disease. read more
While much of the science on this topic is still in its earliest stages, this is an area of active research. Reducing breast cancer risk. Researchers continue to look for medicines that might help lower breast cancer risk, especially women who are at high risk. read more
After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States. Breast cancer can occur in both men and women, but it's far more common in women. Substantial support for breast cancer awareness and research funding has helped create advances in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. read more