Wellness Wednesday: Breast Cancer In Young Women

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and doctors say 11% of women diagnosed with breast cancer are below the age of 40.

Wednesday, October 9th 2024, 9:28 am

By: News 9


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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and doctors say 11% of women diagnosed with breast cancer are below the age of 40.

Doctors say any concerning signs or symptoms and changes should be brought to the attention of a health professional, and knowing your family history can help doctors diagnose any issues.

If caught early, doctors say a majority of women diagnosed with breast cancer, including younger women, will live through and beyond breast cancer.

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