Breast cancer 14 Aug 2012
According to the www.seer.cancer.gov , and NCI’s SEER Cancer Statistics Review, from 2005-2009, the median age at diagnosis for cancer of the breast was 61 years of age. Approximately 0.0% were diagnosed under age 20; 1.8% between 20 and 34; 9.9% between 35 and 44; 22.5% between 45 and 54; 24.8% between 55 and 64; 20.2% between 65 and 74; 15.1% between 75 and 84; and 5.7% 85+ years of age.
Based on rates from 2007-2009, 12.38% of women born today will be diagnosed with cancer of the breast at some time during their lifetime. This number can also be expressed as 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with cancer of the breast during their lifetime.