Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, excluding skin cancers.
It is the leading cause of cancer death among women aged 40 to 55. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 175,000 new cases of breast cancer were diagnosed and more than 43,000 people died from this disease in the U.S. during 1998. The material set forth on this website is stored and transmitted by Medialink Worldwide Incorporated solely as a service for its clients. Medialink is not responsible for the content of such material and disclaims any and all liability in connection therewith. Nothing set forth in the material shall be construed as representing the opinions, views or actions of Medialink.