25/09/2025
In 2025, an estimated 316,950 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the U.S.
There are currently over 4 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.
1 in 8 women, or approximately 13% of the female population in the U.S., will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.
About 9% of all new breast cancer cases in the U.S. are diagnosed in women younger than 45 years old.
Younger people, particularly those under age 35 at the time of their original breast cancer diagnosis, face a higher risk of breast cancer recurrence.
Black women have the lowest 5-year relative breast cancer survival rate of any racial or ethnic group.
1 in 5 Black women with breast cancer are diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer, which is harder to treat. This is higher than any other racial or ethnic group.
Copied: NBCF team on Aug 22, 2025
In Nigeria, breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in women, with over 32,200 new cases and more than 16,300 deaths annually, and 80% of cases presenting at an advanced stage.
However, awareness is the first step in making informed choices about breast health.
Generally speaking, the earlier the cancer is detected, the greater the likelihood of a successful outcome.
This October, we’re stepping up with our annual breast cancer awareness program:
● Day 1 – Community Cancer Awareness Conference
● Day 2 – Free/Discounted Breast Ultrasound Screening.
Join hands with us. Partner. Support. Share. Show up.
Because every life matters.
