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Mortality Rate: 40% higher than White women. Incidence Rate: Similar overall to White women, but higher under age 60. Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: 1 in 5 Black women diagnosed; more aggressive and harder to treat. Survival Rates: Lowest 5-year survival rate among all racial/ethnic groups. Age and Stage at Diagnosis: More likely to be diagnosed younger and at a more advanced stage  These statistics underscore the importance of targeted interventions and support for Black wom

Most common cancer among U.S. women (excluding skin cancers) Accounts for ~30% of all new female cancers annually. 2024 estimates: 310,720 new invasive cases, 56,500 new non invasive cases Expected deaths in 2024: 42,250 women The 5-year relative survival rate varies by stage at diagnosis Average lifetime risk for U.S. women: 13% (1 in 8 chance) It mainly affects middle-aged and older women; the median diagnosis age: 62 Highest death rate among Black women compared to other