Worrying – Breast Cancer Rates Are Increasing Among Younger Women ( scitechdaily.com )

Breast cancer diagnoses in women under 50 have increased significantly in the past two decades, primarily driven by estrogen-receptor positive tumors. This research highlights the importance of early detection and the need for prevention strategies. Prevention efforts in young women need to adopt a targeted approach to address racial disparities in incidence rates observed at different age phases.

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2814306
(open access)

NeatNit ,

Can this be explained by screening? i.e. they actively screen for breast cancer so they're going to find it even in cases where it wouldn't have ever affected the patient.

I haven't read the link (not in the mood to parse it) but that's my gut reaction to the title. I highly recommend this video by Medlife Crisis https://youtube.com/watch?v=yNzQ_sLGIuA (also on Nebula) that explains the flaws of screening, it's approachable and it's a fun watch if you're into YouTube edutainment stuff.

MechaJutaro ,

I do recall reading somewhere that women throughout the industrialized world have seen their breast size increase substantially since the mid-20th Century. Sadly, risks of cancer increase along with this

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