20th June 2023

Overview of Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, accounting for 15% of all new cancer cases. 1 in 7 UK females will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. It is the 4th most common cause of cancer death in the UK, accounting for 7% of all cancer deaths. In the UK, breast screening is offered routinely to all women from the age of 50 to 70, every 3 years. Male breast cancer accounts for 1% of all breast cancers and 0.1% of male cancer deaths.