The Real Numbers

Even though breast cancer is expected to account for nearly 32 percent of all new cancer cases among women, and just over 668,000 women are diagnosed with some form of cancer each year, long-term survival rates for breast cancer are continuing an upward trend. Some 88 percent of white women and 74 percent of African American women will be able to say they are "former breast cancer patients." Lung cancer, not breast cancer, is the leading cause of death among women. Heart disease, not breast cancer, is the leading cause of death among women.

Breast Cancer Matters.....

This site has been designed to discuss all & any Breast Cancer issues, no matter what they may be. It could be your story, questions about testing, giving self exams, doctors, 2nd opinions, political, medical, diagnoses, treatments, alternative, getting tested for family genes, ages for getting exams and mammograms, Insurance, whatever is on your mind or the buzz of the day on Breast Cancer issues. If you need to vent or discuss issues, this is the place to do so. Not only should we vent and discuss, but, need to try to find ways to do something about these things, because we as a people will not stand for anyone keeping women and men from getting the care they need. Any comments on these subjects or what you are thinking, is the reason I have done this for us. You and I. Any comments on how my site is doing, is much appreciated. Suggestions are welcome & will be considered.
Thank you,
Susie Lyn Tucker <3