15 Breast Cancer Facts

Fact #4:
Today, 1 out of 9 women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime -- a risk that in 1960 was one out of 14. This statistic should be interpreted with caution, since it reflects a cumulative risk over a hypothetical 80-100 year life span and had minimal relevance for a woman in her 40’s or 50’s.
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