Approximately 1 in 8 women (13%) in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer at some point in their life.While advances in screening and treatment have reduced the overall risk of death from the disease, the number of people diagnosed with breast cancer continues to rise.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among women in the U.S. Each year, about 32% of all newly diagnosed cancers in women are breast cancer.
In 2025, approximately 316,950 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, with 59,080 new cases of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), which is non-invasive.
About 16% of women with breast cancer are younger than 50 years of age.
About 66% of breast cancer cases are diagnosed at a localized stage — before cancer has spread outside of the breast — when treatments tend to work better.
Female breast cancer incidence rates have been slowly increasing since the mid-2000s, largely driven by diagnoses of localized-stage and hormone receptor-positive disease.
There are currently more than four million women with a history of breast cancer in the U.S. This includes women currently being treated and women who have finished treatment.
About 42,170 women will die from breast cancer in 2025.
Less than 1% of all breast cancers occur in men.
Black women are more likely to die from breast cancer than women of any other racial or ethnic group.
Black women have 5% lower breast cancer incidence than white women, but they have a 38% higher risk of dying from the disease.
Black men have the highest incidence of male breast cancer and death.
If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, your prognosis is your doctor’s estimate of your future health after treatment.
Breast cancer incidence rates in the U.S. climbed from 2012 to 2021. The rate increased by 1% overall, with the highest increases in women younger than 50 years old.Researchers believe that some of the rising cases of breast cancer may be due to people getting less physical activity, drinking alcohol, and having fewer kids.
By choosing the healthiest lifestyle options possible, you can empower yourself and make sure your breast cancer risk is as low as possible.
Breast Cancer Risk Factors
SEX
AGE (About two out of three invasive breast cancers are found in women 55 or older).
FAMILY HISTORY (Women with close relatives — especially sisters, mothers, or daughters — who have been diagnosed with breast cancer have a higher risk of developing the disease).
GENETICS (About 5% to 10% of breast cancers are thought to be hereditary, caused by abnormal genes passed from parent to child).
PERSONAL HISTORY OF BREAST CANCER
RADIATION TO THE CHEST OR FACE BEFORE THE AGE OF 30
CERTAIN BREAST CHANGES
RACE/ETHNICITY (Black women are more likely to develop more aggressive).
BEING OVERWEIGHT
PREGNANCY HISTORY
BREASTFEEDING HISTORY (Breastfeeding can lower breast cancer risk, especially if you breastfeed for longer than one year).
MENSTRUAL HISTORY (Women who had their first period before they turned 12).
USING HRT (HORMONAL REPLACEMENT THERAPY)
USING HORMONAL BIRTH CONTROL
DRINKING ALCOHOL
DENSE BREAST
LACK OF EXERCISE
SMOKING (Younger, pre-menopausal women).
LOW VITAMIN D LEVELS
LIGHT EXPOSURE AT NIGHT
DES (DIETHYLSTILBESTTROL) EXPOSURE
EATING UNHEALTHY FOOD (Responsible for about 30% to 40% of all cancers).
EXPOSURE TO CHEMICALS IN HAIR DYES AND STRAIGHTENERS, COSMETICS, FOOD, LAWN AND GARDENS, PLASTICS, SUNSCREEN OILS, WATER, WHEN FOOD IS FRILLED/PREPARED
EXPOSUR TO HIGH LEVELS OF FINE PARTICLEAIR POLLUTION (dust, dirt and smoke)
Join us Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 10:30 am for Men’s Day! Our featured speaker is Dr. Jemar Tisby, New York Times bestselling author, national speaker, and public historian.
Centenary is a historic church that has been ministering to the community since 1865. Our mission is to be a diverse community of faith, committed to worship, spiritual growth, and service through Christian love. Join us for worship service every Sunday at 10:30 am online and in-person.
🕊️ Where Faith and Labor Unite: A Sunday to Remember at Centenary UMC
On Sunday, September 7, 2025, Centenary United Methodist Church will host a powerful event that bridges the sacred and the social: Labor in the Pulpit. Set against the historic backdrop of Memphis—a city deeply rooted in the labor and civil rights movements—this gathering promises to be more than just a Sunday service. It’s a call to conscience.
The flyer for the event features the iconic “I AM A MAN” protest signs, a visual echo of the 1968 sanitation workers’ strike that galvanized national attention and drew Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to Memphis. These words, simple yet profound, remind us that labor is not just about wages—it’s about dignity.
At 10:30 a.m., Centenary UMC will open its doors to congregants, community leaders, and labor advocates alike. The tagline “Where Faith & Labor Come Together” isn’t just a slogan—it’s a mission. Supported by organizations like Tennessee for All, the A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI), Workers Interfaith Network, and the Memphis & West Tennessee Labor Council, this event embodies a coalition of voices committed to justice.
In a time when workers across industries are demanding fair treatment, safe conditions, and living wages, Labor in the Pulpit offers a spiritual lens through which to view these struggles. It’s a reminder that faith communities have long stood at the forefront of social change, offering both sanctuary and strength.
Whether you’re a union member, a faith leader, or simply someone who believes in the power of collective action, this event is for you. Join Centenary UMC in honoring the legacy of labor, lifting up the voices of workers, and reaffirming that justice is a sacred pursuit.
✊🏽 Let Sunday be a sermon of solidarity.
About Centenary United Methodist Church
Centenary is a historic church that has been ministering to the community since 1865. Our mission is to be a diverse community of faith, committed to worship, spiritual growth, and service through Christian love. Join us for worship service every Sunday at 10:30 am online and in-person.
The Importance of Racial Justice and Beloved Community in Troubled Times
Past – Present – Future
September 24-26, 2025
Featuring: Dr. Catherine Meeks, author, preacher, speaker Founder: Absalom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing
Join us
9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday & Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Friday
Historic Centenary United Methodist Church Cost $100 Includes pilgrimages to various Memphis Racial Justice Sites, 5 Meals, Transportation, Entertainment
SAVE THE DATE: Air Pollution Town Hall Meetings with Tennessee State Representative Justin J. Pearson
State Representative Justin J. Pearson will host a series of Air Pollution Town Halls in August. You’re welcome to attend all or attend the one that is specific to your area of town. Come learn about the real facts of the industry’s polluters in Shelby County and how they’ve impacted and continue to contribute negatively to our most precious resources: drinking water, land and the air that we breathe. Please register to attend the town hall(s) of your choice by going to votejustinj.com.
Tuesday Aug. 19th – 5:30p – 7:00p at Historical First Baptist Church 4284 Shelby Rd., Millington, TN 38053
Wednesday, Aug, 20th – 5:30p -7:00p at Cossitt Branch Library, 33 S. Front St. Memphis, TN 38103
Saturday, Aug. 23rd – 12:30p – 2:00p at Healing Cathedral Christian Church, 4523 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN 38116
Tuesday, Aug. 26th – 5:30p – 7:00p at New Beginnings Community Church, 4480 Kirby Parkway, Memphis, TN 38141
Thursday, Aug. 28th – 5:30p – 7:00p at Greater Imani – The Cathedral of Faith, 3824 Austin Peay Highway, Memphis, TN 38128
There is a great opportunity for Centenary UMC to be involved with one of the Orpheum Theatre’s education programs, Neighborhood Play Program.
The Neighborhood Play Program is a community play-making program that explores the stories of a local neighborhood and collaboratively creates a play with and about the community.
Last year, the program created a play within the Binghampton community called We All We Got (video link below). The next neighborhood will be the Soulsville community.
Here is a link to learn more: https://www.orpheum-memphis.com/education-community/community-programs/neighborhood-play-program
If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please contact the church office.
About Centenary United Methodist Church
Centenary is a historic church that has been ministering to the community since 1865. Our mission is to be a diverse community of faith, committed to worship, spiritual growth, and service through Christian love. Join us for worship service every Sunday at 10:30 am online and in-person.
The Centenary United Methodist Church has been actively involved in promoting health and wellness within our community. Our 2025 report highlights the significant impact we’ve made through various initiatives and programs.
Community Engagement and Support
This year, we registered approximately 691 adults and children, demonstrating our commitment to supporting the community. Additionally, around 385 students received backpacks, ensuring they are well-prepared for their educational journey.
Immunization Efforts
In collaboration with the Shelby County Health Department, we served 75 patients and provided 207 vaccines during our immunization event. A total of 617 people attended, including 238 adults and 379 children. The vaccines administered included:
Hepatitis A: 22 doses
Hepatitis B: 9 doses
Varicella: 9 doses
ProQuad: 25 doses
Kinrix: 30 doses
Tdap: 37 doses
Polio: 11 doses
MMR: 4 doses
HPV: 32 doses
MCV: 31 doses
Pediarix: 2 doses
Vaxellis: 2 doses
DTap: 1 dose
HIV Prevention and Outreach
The “End The Syndemic Framework” initiative distributed a total of 68 HIV home kits. We reached various zip codes, including 38017, 38125, 38116, and many others.
Programs and Partnerships
Several programs attended our events, including Immunizations, Ryan White Program, Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program, CHANT, Child Car Seat Program, FIMR/IMRI, Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program, Public Health Office of Performance, Population Health/Health Smart, Nursing Clinical Practice, TennCare Presumptive Section, Violence Prevention, WIC, TB, Support Services, SPARK, Prenatal Presumptive, MRC, Opioid Overdose Prevention, and End The Syndemic Framework.
We are proud of the progress we’ve made and look forward to continuing our efforts to improve the health and wellness of our community. Thank you to everyone who has supported and participated in our initiative.
Pastor Keith Caldwell is the new president of MICAH
Keith Caldwell elected president of MICAH. He was elected at Micah’s February Delegates meeting on Tuesday, February 18.
I understand the critical role faith has played historically in forming meaningful social movements. When believers collectively live into our profession of faith, we are provided with a means of grace that allows us to “accept the power and freedom God gives us to resist evil, injustice, and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves.” It has been my experience that many faith organizations have chosen the low-hanging fruit of doing Charity work – a model of “doing for” rather than engaging in the transformative work of doing Justice – a model of “doing with,” one that addresses Systemic Sin. I am delighted to live into my baptismal identity by working outside the four walls of the church and holistically addressing the adverse material reality of folks who have pressed against the margins to bring about Beloved Community.
Pastor Keith Caldwell
About MICAH
MICAH (Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope) is a coalition of community and faith-based organizations joining together to give a more powerful voice for issues of justice in our city. Our current platform concentrates on three pillar issues, economic equity, education equity, and race & class equity in the justice system. We organize and speak to our community and its leaders, always seeking to “do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God.” The purpose of MICAH is not to replace each congregation or community organization’s efforts, but instead to amplify the voice and the impact by working together interdependently.
MICAH follows the community organizing methodology of the Gamaliel Foundation. Gamaliel has worked successfully with communities across the country, including Nashville, where NOAH (Nashville Organized for Action and Hope) has become a force for change and an influencer of community policy on affordable housing, criminal justice, and economic equity.
About Centenary United Methodist Church
Centenary is a historic church that has been ministering to the community since 1865. Our mission is to be a diverse community of faith, committed to worship, spiritual growth, and service through Christian love. Join us for worship service every Sunday at 10:30 am online and in-person.
This Sunday, Centenary members will celebrate the rich heritage of Africa and celebrate the achievements of African Americans in U. S. history. Please wear your African attire and bring a “soul food” dish for our potluck dinner in the Family Life Center after the 10:30 a.m. service.
About Centenary United Methodist Church
Centenary is a historic church that has been ministering to the community since 1865. Our mission is to be a diverse community of faith, committed to worship, spiritual growth, and service through Christian love. Join us for worship service every Sunday at 10:30 am online and in-person.
