Researchers use estimates of relative mortality rates in order to help women diagnosed with breast cancer better understand their chances of survival. For instance, the five-year survival rate shows the percentage of women with breast cancer live five years after receiving an diagnosis, compared to people with no breast cancer. The survival rates for these are estimates made by scientists by analyzing data about breast cancer. Certain breast…

Researchers use estimates of relative mortality rates in order to help women diagnosed with breast cancer better understand their chances of survival. For instance, the five-year survival rate shows the percentage of women with breast cancer live five years after receiving an diagnosis, compared to people with no breast cancer. The survival rates for these are estimates made by scientists by analyzing data about breast cancer. Certain breast…