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Breast Cancer Conference 2013: Insights, Statistics, and Updates

Join the Breast Cancer Conference on October 8, 2013, in Sheffield to learn about the latest insights on breast cancer, including diagnosis, treatment, survival rates, and patient pathways. Discover key statistics, such as the prevalence of breast cancer in the UK, survival improvements, and the impact of age on risk factors. The conference will provide a comprehensive overview of breast cancer, covering clinical and psychological aspects, and offering valuable information for those living with and beyond breast cancer.

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Breast Cancer Conference 2013: Insights, Statistics, and Updates

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  1. Breast Cancer Conference 8 October 2013 Sheffield Breast Services

  2. Breast cancer statistics UK • Most common cancer in the UK Each year • around 55,000 people diagnosed • a third of all cancers diagnosed in women are breast cancer (CRUK)

  3. The facts • Biggest risk factor after gender is increasing age • Lifetime risk 1 in 8 for women • 81% of breast cancers occur in women over the age of 50 • around 400 men diagnosed each year

  4. Age at diagnosis CRUK

  5. Breast cancer statistics Sheffield • 474 people diagnosed in 2012 37% (174) screen detected • Sporadic incidence • <10% familial breast cancer

  6. Breast cancer survival • 12,000 people die from breast cancer each year • Survival improving 1970s 5 out of 10 survived beyond 5 yrs2010 more than 8 out of 10 • 2 out of 3 survive their disease beyond 20 years (CRUK, NCSI)

  7. Breast cancer survival “Living with and beyond”...... • Estimated 550,000 living in UK today who have had breast cancer(CRUK, NCSI)

  8. Breast cancer conference • Overview of breast cancer • Diagnosis and treatment • Clinical and psychological • Patient pathway

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