What is the probability of dying from breast cancer?
The probability of dying from breast invasive cancer for a woman to 30 years in 10 years is 0.1% or 1 / 1000
The probability of dying from breast invasive cancer for a woman to 40 years in 10 years is 0.3%, or 1 / 300
The probability of dying from breast invasive cancer for a woman to 50 years in 10 years is 0.7%, or 1 / 150
The probability of dying from breast invasive cancer for a woman to 60 years in the 10 years to come is 1%, or 1 / 100
References:
Kosary CL, Ries LAG, Miller BA, Hankey BF, Harass A, Edwards BK. SEER Cancer Statistics Review, 1973-1992: Tables and graphs. Bethesda, MD: National Cancer Institute, 1995: DHHS Publ No. (NIH) 96-2789 Salzmann P, Kerlikowske K, K. Phillips Cost-effectiveness of extending screening mammography programs to include women 40-49 years old. General J Intern Med 1997; 12:63.
