Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed non-skin cancer in women. One out of every eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. This year, approximately 226,870 women in the U.S. will receive a diagnosis of invasive breast cancer and 63,300 women will be diagnosed with in situ breast cancer. In addition, although male breast cancer is rare and accounts for less than 1 percent of all breast carcinomas in the U.S., about 2,190 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women in the United States. Approximately 39,510 women and 410 men in the U.S. are projected to die from breast cancer this year.
Breast Cancer Research Semipostal
- $22.6 million received to date
- Breast Cancer Stamp Program Booklet
Congressional Appropriations
- $2.66 billion in FY92 -11
- $120 million in FY12
Funding Summary
- 6,194 Awards in FY92-11
- Recent Applications Recommended for Funding
- Program Portfolio
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