One in eight women receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. The older you are, the greater your chances of developing breast cancer.
What Is Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer starts when abnormal cells in the breast grow out of control. They form tumors that can invade surrounding tissues and even spread to other parts of the body. But treatment — especially if we catch the disease early — is very successful. The five-year survival rate for breast cancer is more than 95%.