Important Facts You Should Know About Breast Cancer

Every year, 6 million women throughout the world contract breast cancer, which is the leading cause of annual cancer deaths among women in the U.S. This includes cases that are detected early and those that exhibit multiple unmet medical follow-up requirements. According to the American Breast Cancer Foundation (ABCF), 42 percent of female breast cancer cases in the United States and Canada are linked to later-stage spread in those who receive no earlier detection of either breast enlargement or solid elevation in nipple tissue. Early screening and diagnosis of breast cancer can improve the chances for shorter mid-term recovery and successful post-treatment outcome.

Effective screening criteria for women 50 years of age and older include mammography, modified breast auscultation for abnormal axillary lymph nodes, and physical examination for axillary node masses. Many women who are screened despite no symptoms may be diagnosed in the pre-malignant state. Upon diagnosis, women with a family history of breast or ovarian cancer may undergo genetic counseling and target tumor testing that may inform treatment decisions. Since 1995, ABCF has been supporting mammography outreach services, clinical breast samples, and additional screening education to its members.

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