More than 46,000 die yearly. Women are more likely to get cancer if they are over age 50, have other family members with breast cancer, have never had children, or who were over 30 when they had their first child. The good news is that nearly 9 out of 10 women survive it. Have a doctor check your breasts every year or two. Have a mammogram every year.
Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer of women.
Approximately 56,000 women die each year and cigarette smokers are much more likely to get it. More than 40,000 women wouldn't have to die of lung cancer each year - if they just didn't smoke. If you quit early enough, most damage from smoking will heal. Don't smoke and stay away from people who are smoking . You should see a doctor if you have a nagging or painful cough that doesn't go away, if you cough up blood, or if your chest hurts all the time.