• One in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.

• Breast cancer knows no boundaries – be it age, gender, socio-economic status or geographic location.

• The greatest risk factors for breast cancer are being female and growing older.

• Early detection and effective treatment for breast cancer have been shown to improve survival.

• Making healthy lifestyle choices may reduce the risk of breast cancer.

• There are 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S. today.

• Breast cancer affects more than just the patient – co-survivors (friends, family and co-workers) need support, too.