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National Cancer Institute The National Cancer Institute's research programs are extensive and contain many innovative initiatives. This site contains exciting work being conducted at NCI and by NCI-supported scientists throughout the country.
American Cancer Society The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization. This site contains cancer information, community programs and services, research, as well as advocacy and policy information.
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) AORN is a professional organization for OR nurses. Medline is proud to host its breast cancer awareness breakfast at the association’s Annual Congress and also exhibit products and programs during the meeting. This site contains education, practice resources and peer networking opportunities.

Each year, more than 211,000 American women learn they have breast cancer.
The chance of a woman having invasive breast cancer some time during her life is about 1 in 8. The chance of dying from breast cancer is about 1 in 35.
About 192,370 estimated cases of breast cancer for women in 2009 and about 1,910 estimated cases of breast cancer for men will be diagnosed in 2009. Of these, 40,170 cases for women and 440 cases for men will result in death.
Nearly 90% of women diagnosed with breast cancer will survive their disease at least 5 years.
Breast Cancer is the most common type of cancer among women in the United States (other than skin cancer).
The chance of getting breast cancer goes up as a woman gets older. Most cases occur in women over 60.
Women in their 40s and older should have mammograms every 1 to 2 years. Mammograms are the most effective way to detect breast cancer.
The breast cancer death rates are falling, probably due to the result of early detection and improved treatment.
About 2.5 million breast cancer survivors are living in the United States

References: The American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org), the National Cancer Institute (www.cancer.gov).