More women diagnosed with breast cancer

Breast cancer incidence and the risk of women developing it has risen to 1 in 8 (previously it was 1 in 9).

Dr Rachel Greig, Senior Policy Officer at Breakthrough Breast Cancer:
“These figures are a wake up call and should not be ignored. More women are developing breast cancer and, although survival is improving thanks to breakthroughs in breast awareness, screening and treatment, we clearly have much further to go.

A two pronged attack is needed – commitment to research into the causes of breast cancer, supported by women arming themselves with knowledge of the risks that may contribute to the disease. Some risk factors, such as getting older, cannot be changed but the good news is that others can. By drinking less, maintaining a healthy weight and getting physically active, women can reduce their risk of developing breast cancer.”

Also reported in:
Telegraph.co.uk, 04 Feb 2011
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/8301183/One-in-eight-women-will-develop-breast-cancer-as-rates-rise.html
Dailymail.co.uk, 4 Feb 2011
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1353474/Breast-Cancer-1-8-women-lifestyle-blamed-huge-rise.html
BBC.co.uk, 4 Feb 2011
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-12356489
Dailyexpress.co.uk, 4 Feb 2011
http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/227045/Breast-cancer-strikes-one-in-eight/