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How common is breast cancer?

How common is breast cancer?

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M. Delilah

M. Delilah

M. Delilah
M. Delilah

Answered Mar 25, 2020

There is no doubt that breast cancer is very common. It is one of the most common cancers worldwide. Although breast cancer is common in women, it can be diagnosed in men. Studies show that at least one woman in every eight women will develop breast cancer.

Millions of cases are diagnosed every year all across the globe. Aside from a few skin cancers, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States. About 25% of all cancers in women are diagnosed as breast cancers.

In America, the average risk of women developing breast cancer is at 13%. Breast cancer is also responsible for approximately 15% of all cancer deaths causing the greatest number of cancer-related death in women globally.

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Daniel Drake

Daniel Drake

Daniel Drake
Daniel Drake

Answered Jan 26, 2020

Breast cancer is considered to be quite common. According to statistics, about 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. In America, breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women, aside from skin cancer. Take note that race may also play a huge role in how certain common cancers are going to be.

The most common type of breast cancer would usually start on the milk ducts, which is called invasive ductal carcinoma. Yet, there are also times when the abnormal cells will start on other parts of the breast. This type of cancer has become more common as compared to recent years.

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