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

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[–] jet@hackertalks.com 6 points 1 year ago

Metabolic syndrome and cancer rates appear to be correlated. The rise of both problems among the population hint at a shared root cause.

Probably the modern diet