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Text Box: ˇ This year, an estimated 215,990 new cases of breast cancer among women are expected to be diagnosed. ˇ Approximately 40,110 women are expected to die of breast cancer this year. ˇ Breast cancer is the leading cancer cited among American women and is second only to lung cancer in cancer deaths. ˇ Breast cancer accounts for 30% of all new cancer cases in women. ˇ When breast cancer is confined to the breast, the 5-year survival rate over 95 percent. ˇ Monthly breast self-exams, yearly clinical exams and annual mammography are all key to the early detection of breast cancer.  Age-Specific Probabilities of Developing Breast Cancer*    If current age is... Then the probability of developing breast cancer in the next 10 years or 1 in: 20 0.05% 2,152 30 0.40% 251 40 1.45% 69 50 2.78% 36 60 3.81% 26 70 4.31% 23          American Cancer Society, Surveillance Research, 2003. *Among those free of cancer at beginning of age in interval. Based on cases diagnosed in 1988-2000. Percentages and "1 in" numbers may not be numerically equivalent due to rounding. **Probability derived using NCI DEVCAN software.   Susan G. Komen for the Cure Recommends These Steps: 1. Monthly breast self-examination beginning by age 20. Become familiar with the normal look and feel of your breasts. If ANY change occurs, you should have a clinical breast examination by a trained medical professional. 2. Clinical breast examination by a medical professional at least every 3 years beginning at age 20, and annually after age 40. 3. Annual screening mammography for women starting at age 40. Women under 40 with either a family history of breast cancer or other concerns about their personal risk should consult with a trained medical professional about risk assessment and when to begin mammography. For More Information Contact: 1.800 I'M AWAREŽ (1.800.462.9273)  or Visit www.komen.org