Unique issues in young women diagnosed with breast cancer

• More aggressive & higher mortality rates

  • Lack of screening and dx tools
  • Insufficient education
  • Advanced stage at dx _ 82% 5 yr survival rate

• Premature menopause

• Pregnancy after diagnosis

• Emotional issues

  • Why at such a young age?
  • Will I find a partner?
  • Am I still attractive?

www.bcresources.med.unc.edu/young.html

Young survival coalition www.youngsurvival.org