The incidence

mortality and survivorship of female breast cancer in China

and the distribution of its several key characteristics were described briefly in this article. The breast cancer incidence and mortality rates among Chinese women were increasing rapidly

especially in rural area during the recent 10 years

though they were still in low level worldwidely. The distribution of breast cancer incidence and mortality among Chinese women by age and district were showing significant characters. The total survival rate was estimated to be closed to the average level of developing countries

while disparity between urban and rural area was recognized. Because of lacking population data

it is difficult to describe the characteristics on histological subtypes

stages on diagnosis and molecular subtypes nationwide. The national strategies on breast cancer prevention and control should be focused on disease surveillance

etiological research and survival study. Moreover

measurement should be taken to improve the capacity on breast cancer prevention

screening and clinical services in rural area

in order to narrow the gap of survivorship between urban and rural area and control the rapid increase of mortality in rural area.