Breast Cancer Statistics

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among New Zealand women.  A recent breast cancer incidence per females survey places New Zealand in the top ten countries worldwide.

The key to surviving breast cancer is early detection and treatment. According to the American Cancer Society, when breast cancer is confined to the breast, the five-year breast cancer survival rate is close to 100%.

Knowing and understanding the facts about breast cancer can improve your chances of detecting cancer early as well as successfully treating breast cancer.