cases of breast cancer are diagnosed each year in Ireland
1 in 0
Irish Women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime
Approximately 0
men will develop breast cancer each year in Ireland
#0
most common cancer among women in Ireland (excluding skin cancers)
0+
Woman are most commonly diagnosed after the age 50
0
People currently living with breast cancer in Ireland
Breast Cancer Survivors
The number of people living through or after cancer treatment in Ireland is increasing every year.
Breast cancer makes up 23% of all cancer survivors (n=45,875), the greatest proportion of cancer survivors in Ireland.
Summary
Substantial progress has been made in Ireland to control and manage the four commonest cancers, including breast.
Survival rates are increasing for all of the four commonest cancers, including breast.
Research is essential to improving outcomes for patients. The best cancer outcomes result from clinical care taking place in a cancer research and education rich environment.
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