Most breast cancers are not inheritedOnly about 5–10 % of breast cancers come from inherited genetic mutations (like BRCA1/2). The majority de
Most breast cancers are not inherited
Only about 5–10 % of breast cancers come from inherited genetic mutations (like BRCA1/2). The majority develop from other factors.
👉 BreastCancer.orgBreast pain is rarely linked to cancer
Less than 1 % of women evaluated for breast pain are found to have breast cancer.
👉 UNC Health TalkNot every lump is cancerous
Many lumps are benign, such as cysts, fibroadenomas, or dense breast tissue.
👉 UNC Health TalkSome breast cancers have no lump at all
Early breast cancer can appear without symptoms—or with subtle changes like skin dimpling or nipple changes.
👉 MD AndersonDCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ) is still considered cancer
Though stage 0 and noninvasive, it can develop into invasive cancer and is treated seriously.
👉 UNC Health TalkDense breast tissue increases risk
Dense tissue not only makes it harder to detect tumors on a mammogram but also raises cancer risk itself.
👉 CDCTriple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is more aggressive
TNBC makes up about 15–20 % of cases and is more common in younger women and Black women.
👉 WikipediaBlack women face higher mortality rates
Black women are about 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women, despite having slightly lower incidence overall.
👉 BreastCancer.orgBreast cancer rates are rising
Since 2012, the incidence among U.S. women has gone up by roughly 1 % per year.
👉 BreastCancer.orgEarly detection has a 99% survival rate
When breast cancer is found before it spreads, the 5-year relative survival rate is ~99 %.
👉 National Breast Cancer Foundation
