Breast Cancer: What You Need to Know
Did you know that 1 in 8 women in the United States will get breast cancer during their lifetime? Breast cancer is a health problem where bad cells grow inside the breast. It is very common, but there is a lot of hope!
Good News About Early Detection: When doctors find breast cancer early, it is much easier to treat. In fact, when it is caught in its earliest stage, the 5-year relative survival rate is over 99%. That means almost everyone who gets help early recovers! Today, thanks to better tests and medicine, more than 4 million breast cancer survivors are living in the United States.
How You Can Stay Safe
Learn the Facts: Knowing about breast cancer helps you and your family make smart choices.
Get Checked: Going to the doctor for regular checkups and mammograms (special X-rays of the breast) is the best way to catch problems early.
By sharing what we know, we can help keep the people we love healthy and strong!
Source: National Breast Cancer Foundation. (2026, June 30). Breast cancer facts & stats 2026 - Incidence, age, survival, & more. https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-facts/
With a provider’s order, you can get a Mammogram at these Canton locations:
Aultman Breast Care Center
2600 6th St SW, Canton, OH 44710
Call to schedule 330-363-6288
Stark Women's Center
5000 Higbee Ave NW, Canton, OH 44718
Call to schedule 330-493-0313
Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital Breast Care Center
1320 Mercy Drive NW, Canton, OH 44708
Call to schedule 330-489-1300
