Definition of
breast cancer: Cancer that forms in
tissues of the breast, usually the ducts (tubes
that carry milk to the nipple) and lobules
(glands that make milk). It occurs in both men
and women, although male breast cancer is rare.
Estimated new cases and deaths
from breast cancer in the United States in 2007:
The
Strength In Knowing: The Facts and
Fiction of Breast Cancer Risk
campaign is a collaboration between
the National Association of Nurse
Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH)
and Eli Lilly and Company.
Fact:
10
million women around the world could die from breast
cancer in the next 25 years.
See
the online booklet
The
Strength In Knowing: The Facts and
Fiction of Breast Cancer Risk
campaign is a collaboration between
the National Association of Nurse
Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH)
and Eli Lilly and Company.
