The Numbers Behind the Pink: Understanding Breast Cancer Statistics

Every pink porch, ribbon, or light we display represents more than just a color — it represents real people, real stories, and a shared commitment to awareness and action. Behind the pink are numbers that remind us why this work matters, and why The Pink Porch Project exists in the first place.

Here’s a closer look at the current state of breast cancer, and what we can all do about it.

• 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.
  That means nearly every neighborhood, family, and friend circle is affected.

• More than 297,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in U.S. women in 2025.
  It remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women.

• Around 2,800 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year.
  Breast cancer does not only impact women — awareness matters for everyone.

• The 5-year survival rate is 99% when breast cancer is caught in its earliest stages.
  Early detection saves lives — and it starts with awareness and access.

• Black women are 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women, despite similar diagnosis rates.
  This highlights a critical issue: health inequities in screening, treatment, and care must be addressed.

💗 Why These Numbers Matter

These aren’t just statistics — they represent mothers, daughters, sisters, partners, neighbors, and friends. They also represent systemic challenges, gaps in care, and missed opportunities for early detection and support.

At The Pink Porch Project, we believe that knowledge is power — and community is the cure. Sharing these numbers is one way we build awareness, break down stigma, and encourage each other to take action.

🌸 What You Can Do Today

• Schedule your mammogram (especially if you're 40+ or have a family history).

• Know your body — self-checks can lead to early detection.

• Support health equity by advocating for better access in underserved communities.

• Start conversations with loved ones — knowledge can be life-saving.

• Turn your porch pink this October to honor survivors and raise awareness.

🪑 The Porch as a Place of Hope

A pink porch is more than decoration — it’s a signal to neighbors that we care, that we see them, and that no one fights alone. Through awareness, connection, and small everyday actions, we are building something stronger than fear: community resilience.

Together, we’re not just painting porches — we’re changing lives.