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Between 2000 and 2015, stage 4 breast cancer in women under 40 rose by over 4% annually, according to Radiology. Experts call the trend significant, highlighted by the case of a 30-year-old patient.
About 11% of breast cancer cases occur in women under 40, and the rate is steadily rising, reports the American Cancer Society.
Look into the often-overlooked reasons behind rising breast cancer rates in young women, only 10% are genetic, while 90% stem from everyday environmental factors.
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Breast cancer is rising in low- and middle-income countries, yet early detection screening programs remain scarce.
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1. What Is Known about Breast Cancer in Young Women?
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Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women under 40 years of age worldwide, with an increasing number of cases diagnosed each year. Despite this, breast cancer in young women is poorly understood as they are often underrepresented in clinical trials. Breast cancers in young women tend to be more aggressive and present at later stages as young women often do not meet screening age criteria. Recommended treatment may also be different due to unique fertility and psychosocial considerations. We herein summarize the unique challenges faced by young women, including risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship issues, and draw attention to areas where further research is needed.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10047861/pdf/cancers-15-01917.pdf
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