In addition to funding research, the Foundation funds innovative breast cancer education, screening and treatment projects for the medically underserved. Inc. You may obtain a donation form here . Breast Health Facts 2000 Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among women ages 40-59. It is the leading cancer site among American women and is second only to lung cancer in cancer deaths. During 2000, it is estimated that 182,800 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 40,800 women will die of breast cancer.
All women are at risk for breast cancer.
The two most significant risk factors are being female and getting older. Eighty percent of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no other known risk factors. There are no known ways to prevent breast cancer. However, early detection and treatment offer the best chance of surviving breast cancer. When breast cancer is confined to the breast, the 5-year survival rate is over 95 percent.