There are plenty of survivors who are happy to tell you how misleading statistics can be. The Median Isn't the Message by Stephen Jay Gould Best of the Net Looking at bare statistics can get you depressed. This refreshing and accurate piece by Gould will give you some much needed perspective on what all this really means. An extensive collection of links from Erin Keogh - your About Guide to Cancer. SEER, state by state and international statistics.
Cancer trends Clear information with good graphs and links.
The incidence of breast cancer in Slovenia, where there has been little breast screening, rose by 70 percent from 1971 to 1993, largely because of cohort effects, researchers have found. USA These sites report on breast cancer statistics for populations in the United States. Breast cancer stats 'could be misleading' Faulty record keeping can change the prognosis for breast cancer patients. Current Trends and Future Hopes Data from England and Wales which is a bit dated, but still an excellent article with extensive references. Sponsored Links New Treatments for Breast Cancer Investigate new treatment options including clinical trials for breast cancer.