Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Awareness is not enough. Join us in taking action against breast cancer today.

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1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime in the US.

In 2026, an estimated 321,910 women and 2,670 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the US.

42,140 US women and 530 men are estimated to die from breast cancer in 2026 in the US.

Every screening counts

Regular screening with mammograms is the best way to find breast cancer early, when it may be easier to treat. Women at average risk for breast cancer should follow these guidelines:

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Ages 40-44 have the option to start a yearly mammogram.

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Ages 45-54 should have a mammogram every year.

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Ages 55+ switch to every other year or continue yearly mammogram.

Learn More About Cancer Screening

Breast cancer information and resources

The American Cancer Society is committed to giving you trustworthy, up-to-date information about cancer. Our content is developed by medical professionals, carefully reviewed for accuracy, and written to help people understand and navigate cancer.

Get help now for breast cancer patients & caregivers

Whether you're navigating a new diagnosis or supporting a loved one, there are resources to help. From 24/7 cancer information and guidance to transportation, lodging, and recovery products—we’re here to ease the journey. You can also find clinical trials and connect with others facing cancer. Call 1-800-227-2345 for support anytime.

The ACS CARES™ app delivers personalized guidance, resources, and one-on-one support for patients and caregivers.

The Road To Recovery® program offers free rides from volunteer drivers, so transportation never delays care.

ACS Hope Lodge® communities and partner hotels provide free lodging close to treatment for patients and caregivers.

ACS ACTS helps patients explore and connect with clinical trials to access new treatment options.

The Cancer Survivors Network is an online community where patients, survivors, and caregivers find support and encouragement.

Every step counts

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Find an event near you and sign up to walk, fundraise, or volunteer.

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Check out Making Strides On the Go, an interactive “walk where you are” event.

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Show your company's commitment to saving lives, supporting survivors, and advancing the fight to end breast cancer for everyone.

Every action counts

Every donation counts

$100 helps people get answers and support day or night at 1-800-227-2345.

$150 can help provide three free rides to treatment for cancer patients.

$200 can help fund two free nights of lodging when treatment is far from home.

With a monthly gift, you fuel research, care, and hope all year long.

Your gift, their story

Roni’s Story
Sandra’s Story
Gina’s Story

“When you face a cancer diagnosis and get on the other side of that – what’s going to stop me now?”

Roni

Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Survivor

"My social worker told me that the American Cancer Society has a Hope Lodge and I could stay there while I go through treatment – it would be at no charge to me."

Sandra

Breast Cancer Survivor

“I’m alive. I get to be alive because research and treatment has come so far.”

Gina

Living with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer

Putting purpose into action

For over three decades, the American Cancer Society has turned its mission into measurable impact — saving lives through declining breast cancer death rates, investing in groundbreaking research, and funding grants at institutions across the country.

490k

lives saved and a 42% decline in breast cancer death rates since 1989

$600M

invested in breast cancer research during the last 30 years

182

current breast cancer research grants funded by ACS at institutions across the U.S.

More ways to connect with the American Cancer Society

Learn about the American Cancer Society's history, mission, and impact on the fight against cancer. Discover how we're making a difference in communities worldwide through research, advocacy, and support programs.

We provide the support and guidance people impacted by cancer need at every step – from increasing access to screening at the local, state, and federal levels and advocating for more affordable health care to guiding patients and caregivers through our free 24/7 helpline and helping them get the treatment they need by offering free transportation and lodging.

The American Cancer Society is proud to have contributed to the work that has resulted in a 33% drop in the overall cancer death rate in the United States. That drop equates to 3.8 million fewer cancer deaths between 1991 and 2023.

For more than 10 decades, the American Cancer Society has been dedicated to pursuing better outcomes for every cancer, every life. Today, more people are surviving cancer than ever before, but there is still work to be done.