Shane Jacobson, Chief Executive Officer of the American Cancer Society, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Every step toward a cure for cancer matters! I am energized by people coming together to make a difference! Today, the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides of the Triangle held our annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Durham NC. Thousands of fellow North Carolinians rallied to support the event – as generous and commitment people are doing all across the country. Thank you to many volunteers, sponsors, and ACS teammates who make impactful moments like this possible!
- Breast cancer is the 2nd most common cancer in women in the United States.
- It accounts for about 30% (or 1 in 3) of all new female cancers each year.
- In total, there is a 1 in 8 chance women will develop breast cancer.
- For men, the average lifetime risk of getting breast cancer is approximately 1 in 726.
- Breast cancer death rates have been decreasing steadily since 1989, for an overall decline of 44% through 2022.
- There are more than 4 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.
It was great to see colleagues Richard Averitte Heather Hu and Tammy Messercola (who led this event in our community).”
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