Detection & Prevention

The incidence of breast cancer in women rose from 100.4 cases per 100,000 population 1991, to 112.8 cases per 100,000 population in 2004. It is important to be aware of regular and thorough methods of early detection. People whose cancer is diagnosed when the cancer is contained in the breast have a much higher five year survival rate compared to those where the cancer has already spread at diagnosis.