Fast Facts Of Breast Cancer

Not counting some kinds of skin cancer, breast cancer in the United States is

• The most common cancer in women, no matter your race or ethnicity.


• The most common cause of death from cancer among Hispanic women.


• The second most common cause of death from cancer among white, black, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian/Alaska Native women. ¹

In 2003 (the most recent year numbers are available):

• 181,646 women and 1,826 men developed breast cancer.


• 41,619 women and 379 men died from breast cancer. sup>1

Can Men Get Breast Cancer?

Men can also get breast cancer. In men, breast cancer can happen at any age, but is most common in men who are between 60 and 70 years old. Male breast cancer is not very common. For every 100 cases of breast cancer, less than 1 are in men.