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Breast Cancer-Related Diseases In Women

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In the United States, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women. Every year, over 200,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer, and an estimated 40,000 die from the disease.

The rates of breast cancer vary greatly among individuals of different races, ethnic backgrounds and ages. Caucasian women have the highest breast cancer incidence rates, followed by African American Women.

Due to an increased use of mammography screenings, clinical breast exams and self-breast exams, the survival rate for breast cancer has increased as a result of early detection. This has caused mortality rates to declined for both Caucasian and African American women, though at a slower rate for African American women.

The American
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