ESPAn analysis of records from seven outpatient centers in the New York region found that 20 to 24% of all breast cancers diagnosed over an 11-year span occurred in women between 18 and 49 years old. These findings are being presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
"This research shows that a significant proportion of cancers are diagnosed in women under 40, a group for whom there are no screening guidelines at this time," said Stamatia Destounis, M.D., radiologist Elizabeth Wende Breast Care (EWBC) in Rochester, New York. "Consideration must be given by physicians caring for women in this age group to performing risk assessment in order to identify those who may benefit from more intensive screening due to being higher risk."
Growing national data sets have been pointing toward an uptick in breast cancer among younger women, which has encouraged experts to reconsider recommended screening ages and how patients are evaluated for risk.
Know more: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251201233536.htm
