Understanding Breast cancer

UNDERSTANDING BREAST CANCER American Cancer Society estimates Risk of Breast Cancer in women 1 IN 8 211,527 women in United States diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2012 STAGES OF BREAST CANCER Abnormal cells in linging of the ducts or sections of the breast.Results in increased risk of developin cancer in both breasts. SURVIVAL RATE 100% Cancer in the breast tissue tumor less than 1 inch across. SURVIVAL RATE 98% Cancer in the breast tissue tumor less then 2 inches across.Cancer may also spread to auciliary lymph nodes. SURVIVAL RATE 88% Tumor is larger than 2 inches across with extensive spread to auxiliary or nearby lymph nodes. Possible dimpling inflammation or change of skin color. SURVIVAL RATE 52% Spread of cancer beyond the immediate region of the breast. 4 SURVIVAL RATE 16% Risk Factors for getting Breast Cancer? Age Factor Heridity Genetically Breast lesions Early menstruation Late menopause Alcohol Hormone Replacement Therapy INCREASING DEATHS FROM BREAST CANCER BY STATES 48 49 24.0 - 28.1 Cases 21.8 - 23.9 Cases 51 21.2 -21.7 Cases 16.8 - 21.1 Cases Top 5 States with Bottom 5 States with Death Rates Death Rates 1. Alaska 47. Arizona Cases : 25.9 Cases :17.3 2. Washington 48. Oregon Cases : 25.8 Cases : 15.7 3. Louisiana 49. South Dakota Cases : 23.3 Cases : 15.3 4. Mississippi 50.New Hampshire Cases : 22.4 Cases : 14.3 5. Nevada 51. Hawaii Cases : 1738 Cases : 25.9 ELIZABETH A. POYNOR MD/PHD/FACOG Website : www.drelizabethpoynor.com COMPLEX GYNECOLOGY Twitter: @PoynorElizabeth INFOGRAPHIC created by GetMeOnTop NYC