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Breast cancer before 40: Younger patients face higher odds of delayed diagnosis
In an analysis of data on adolescents and young adults with breast cancer, lower income and younger age were linked with delays in care.
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An analysis of data on adolescents and young adults with breast cancer found that lower income and younger age were associated with delays in receiving care. The study, published online in *Cancer*, also reported that women who experienced diagnostic delays tended to be diagnosed at a later stage of the disease. The findings suggest that socioeconomic and age factors may contribute to slower access to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment among younger patients.
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