Considerations for the Treatment of Young Patients with Breast Cancer

Rhiana S. Menen, Kelly K. Hunt

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Abstract

Breast cancer in the young patient, generally defined as younger than 40 years, is a rare but important problem. In the US, over 24,000 women under age 45 are diagnosed with breast cancer each year and nearly 2,500 young women die annually of the disease. This review is intended to address issues specific to caring for the young breast cancer patient including diagnosis, genetic counseling, tumor biology, surgery, and potential for development of contralateral breast cancer. Additionally, there are psychosocial considerations unique to this age group which should be addressed as part of a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary team approach including discussions about fertility, sexual function, behavioral health, and quality of life.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)667-672
Number of pages6
JournalBreast Journal
Volume22
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1 2016

Keywords

  • breast cancer
  • treatment
  • young women

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Internal Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Oncology

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