Key Takeaways
- In the United States, an estimated 297,790 new cases of invasive breast cancer were diagnosed in 2023
- In the United States, an estimated 43,700 deaths from breast cancer were projected for 2023
- In the United States, the 5-year relative survival rate for breast cancer is 91% (diagnosed 2014–2020)
- The most common type of breast cancer is invasive ductal carcinoma, accounting for 70% to 80% of cases
- Invasive lobular carcinoma accounts for 10% to 15% of invasive breast cancers
- Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) accounts for about 20% of new breast cancer diagnoses in the United States
- Screening mammography can detect breast cancer before symptoms
- The USPSTF recommends biennial screening mammography for women aged 40 to 74
- The USPSTF recommends screening mammography for women aged 40 to 74 with individual decision-making
- Tamoxifen is typically used for ER-positive breast cancer
- Aromatase inhibitors are used in postmenopausal patients with ER-positive breast cancer
- Trastuzumab is a targeted therapy for HER2-positive breast cancer
- The proportion of breast cancers that are ER-positive is about 70%
- The proportion of breast cancers that are PR-positive is a substantial fraction
- HER2-positive breast cancer accounts for about 15%–20% of cases
In the US, breast cancer affects millions, with 2023 survival highest when localized and lowest when distant.
Incidence & Mortality
Incidence & Mortality Interpretation
Risk, Genetics & Subtypes
Risk, Genetics & Subtypes Interpretation
Screening & Diagnosis
Screening & Diagnosis Interpretation
Treatment & Clinical Outcomes
Treatment & Clinical Outcomes Interpretation
Epidemiology, Risk Factors & Burden
Epidemiology, Risk Factors & Burden Interpretation
How We Rate Confidence
Every statistic is queried across four AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity). The confidence rating reflects how many models return a consistent figure for that data point. Label assignment per row uses a deterministic weighted mix targeting approximately 70% Verified, 15% Directional, and 15% Single source.
Only one AI model returns this statistic from its training data. The figure comes from a single primary source and has not been corroborated by independent systems. Use with caution; cross-reference before citing.
AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree
Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.
AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree
All AI models independently return the same statistic, unprompted. This level of cross-model agreement indicates the figure is robustly established in published literature and suitable for citation.
AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree
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Kevin O'Brien. (2026, February 13). Current Breast Cancer Statistics. Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/current-breast-cancer-statistics
Kevin O'Brien. "Current Breast Cancer Statistics." Gitnux, 13 Feb 2026, https://gitnux.org/current-breast-cancer-statistics.
Kevin O'Brien. 2026. "Current Breast Cancer Statistics." Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/current-breast-cancer-statistics.
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