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* An estimated 160 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 45 will die of it. INCIDENCE BY AGE GROUP: * Less than 1% of breast cancer cases occur in women aged 29 or younger; 20% cases occur in women aged 30â€"49; 28% of cases occur in women aged 50 to 59; 23% of cases occur in women aged 60â€"69; 29% of cases occur in women aged 70 and over. MORTALITY BY AGE GROUP: > * Less than 1% of breast cancer deaths occur in women aged 29 or younger; 11% occur in women between the ages of 30 and 49; 18% occur in women aged 50 and 59 and aged 60â€"69; 52% of breast cancer deaths occur in women aged 70 and older. THE GOOD NEWS... -Breastwwmndiyraiesareexpoaadlodsdmsiflmyh 2006. * Incidence rates of.breast cancer have stabilized since 1993; mortality rates have declined steadily at a rate of 2.7% annually. * The breast cancer mortality rate is at its lowest since 1950. 2 years from ages 50â€"69 (or according to your provincial/territorial health plan), or where age or risk appropriate. What should you do if you discover a lump? A clinical exam and discussion with a doctor is the first step; s/he can determine if further testing is required. Most lumps are benign but it is always best to immediately check out any abnormalities you suspect. If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, who is there to support you? The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation has funded Willow, a breast cancer support group. They can be reached from anywhere in the country at 1â€" 888â€"778â€"3100. There are also many local support groups for cancer patients. Call your nearest CBCF Chapter office to inquire. _ Facts about Breast Cancer in Canada What is breast cancer? Breast cancer occurs almost exclusively in women with less than 1% of cases in Canada occurring in men. Breast Cancer is more common in women over the age of 50 although it certainly does occur in younger women as well. Benign breast lumps Most breast lumps are benign (not cancerous) and are caused by fibrocystic changes. Benign tumours cannot spread beyond the breast tissue to other organs and are not life threatening. Malignant (cancerous) breast lumps Usually, the cancerous tumour originates from the cells of milk sacs or ducts but can arise from the supporting structure. There is much room for variation in its development, including discharge or bleeding from the nipple. While there are exceptions, cancerous breast tissue tends to present as a hard mass in the breast and is painless. How can you protect yourself from breast cancer? Research indicates that healthy lifestyle choices like a diet low in saturated fat and regular exercise may help reduce the possibility of developing breast cancer. Regular screening is also very important. 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