Abstract
Ten thousand seven hundred and two new cases of breast cancer were diagnosed in Jewish women in Israel during the period 1960–1975. Throughout that period there was a steady rise in breast cancer incidence. This trend is explained by an increase in the incidence of stage I and II cancers in women aged 60 and older. No changes in stage III and IV incidence were seen in any age group. It is suggested that the increased incidence of less advanced cancers was caused by more self-examination by women which, in turn, resulted from increased public awareness of cancer, reinforced by specific screening and education programs. It remains to be shown whether the trend towards earlier diagnosis will be translated into improved outcomes.
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