What are the chances of surviving breast cancer?

Good if early: We now cure the large majority of breast cancers, since we are finding them early.

Very Good, esp...: ...When caught early. The key to the cure is early detection, which is best accomplished by routine screening mammography beginning at age 40. Even when advanced, we can now fine-tune our rx with ever-more-effective drugs. Our next great challenge is prevention.

Good odds with care: Majority survive with early diagnosis and management. Regular self-exams, mammograms, assessment by physicians if strong family history or carrying brca gene are all helping earlier diagnosis and earlier care. Talk to your pcp or oncologist for specific advice.