Breast Cancer Risk, Screening, and Risk Reduction in Young Females.
Publication/Presentation Date
4-14-2025
Abstract
Screening and prevention strategies for breast cancer (BC) have focused on women over 40 years of age. While BC prevalence under 40 is low, affected patients have more aggressive cancers and a poorer prognosis. Those with identifiable risk factors may benefit from screening for early detection and prevention strategies. This paper reviews the current literature and guidelines regarding BC risk. Screening guidelines and prevention strategies are also reviewed, with a focus on females under the age of 40.
First Page
31348251331294
Last Page
31348251331294
ISSN
1555-9823
Published In/Presented At
Gheller, A., Tuttle, R., & Oxenberg, J. (2025). Breast Cancer Risk, Screening, and Risk Reduction in Young Females. The American surgeon, 31348251331294. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/00031348251331294
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
40228550
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article