Breast cancer is a scary thing, regardless of how old you are. And it’s quite common—1 in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. In 2019, an estimated 268,600 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the U.S. as well as 62,930 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer.
However, thanks to new treatments and advances in our understanding of breast cancer, there are over 3.5 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. Breast cancer in women over 50 is on the decline, and death rates have continued to decline since the 1990s.
Check out this infographic we crafted to help you learn more about breast cancer, its symptoms, and treatment options! Be sure to share with your friends and family!
