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State of Breast Cancer Report

Susan G. Komen for the Cure, recognized as the global leader in the breast cancer movement, has published the State of Breast Cancer report, a first-ever, reader-friendly snapshot of where the United States and the global community are in the quest to end breast cancer forever.

Written for readers who have an interest in breast cancer but no formal background in the biology of the disease, the State of Breast Cancer provides information on advancements in diagnosis, treatment and research that have made breast cancer a survivable disease for more than 2 million people in the United States. But the news is not all good. The report also explores cultural, social, educational and financial barriers or disparities that prevent many people from getting screened and receiving life-saving breast cancer care.

The State of Breast Cancer report was created because Susan G. Komen for the Cure discovered that no lay-friendly, comprehensive look at the progress in the breast cancer movement existed. Reports geared toward scientists and researchers were plentiful; but easy-to-understand reports on breast cancer for everyday people were non-existent.

The goal was to produce a report that gives people understandable information about breast cancer and reminds them that this battle is far from over. Along with statistics and information about the disease and treatment approaches, the State of Breast Cancer report provides practical ways for people to engage in the breast cancer movement. An extensive breast cancer resource list is included, as well as a glossary of terms. 

The report reveals that despite all the medical advancements that have been made, more than 40,000 people will die of the disease in the U.S. this year.