The article provides an overview of female breast cancer statistics in the United States, focusing on incidence, mortality, survival, and screening. Key findings include: - In 2015, approximately 231,840 new cases of invasive breast cancer and 40,290 deaths are expected among US women. - Breast cancer incidence rates increased among non-Hispanic black (black) and Asian/Pacific Islander (API) women from 2008 to 2012, while they remained stable among non-Hispanic white (white), Hispanic, and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) women. - In 2012, incidence rates converged between black and white women, with black women having higher rates in 7 states, primarily in the South. - From 1989 to 2012, breast cancer death rates decreased by 36%, saving 249,000 lives. - The mortality disparity between black and white women widened, with black women having 42% higher death rates in 2012. - Breast cancer death rates declined for white women in all 50 states from 2003 to 2012, but for black women in only 27 states. - Racial disparities in breast cancer mortality are likely to continue due to increasing incidence rates in black women. - State variations in mammography screening prevalence, incidence, and mortality rates are discussed, with higher rates in white women in most states. - The article emphasizes the importance of healthy behaviors and regular screening to reduce breast cancer risk and improve outcomes.The article provides an overview of female breast cancer statistics in the United States, focusing on incidence, mortality, survival, and screening. Key findings include: - In 2015, approximately 231,840 new cases of invasive breast cancer and 40,290 deaths are expected among US women. - Breast cancer incidence rates increased among non-Hispanic black (black) and Asian/Pacific Islander (API) women from 2008 to 2012, while they remained stable among non-Hispanic white (white), Hispanic, and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) women. - In 2012, incidence rates converged between black and white women, with black women having higher rates in 7 states, primarily in the South. - From 1989 to 2012, breast cancer death rates decreased by 36%, saving 249,000 lives. - The mortality disparity between black and white women widened, with black women having 42% higher death rates in 2012. - Breast cancer death rates declined for white women in all 50 states from 2003 to 2012, but for black women in only 27 states. - Racial disparities in breast cancer mortality are likely to continue due to increasing incidence rates in black women. - State variations in mammography screening prevalence, incidence, and mortality rates are discussed, with higher rates in white women in most states. - The article emphasizes the importance of healthy behaviors and regular screening to reduce breast cancer risk and improve outcomes.