Channel 9: A Current Affair – Early detection of breast cancer key for young women

Breast cancer is an issue which, historically, mainly occurs in middle-aged and older women. In Australia, the median age at the time of breast cancer diagnosis is 62. However this is changing.

Associate Professor Sanjay Warrier is seeing a concerning rise in the number of younger women presenting with breast cancer. The trend of more women being diagnosed with breast cancer at a younger age is influenced by a number of factors including lifestyle factors and choices. It is important for younger women to be aware of the increasing risks and be proactive in managing their health and lifestyle.

Given the average age of women presenting with breast cancer is around the age of 62 and women aged between 50 and 74 are encouraged to undertake a mammogram every two years, younger women tend to consider themselves too young to develop breast cancer and outside the scope of health care focus.

Unfortunately this perception is a dangerous one. Younger women can and do develop breast cancer and I am seeing an increase in the number of younger women with breast cancer.

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