Results: Advanced breast cancer increases in younger women

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03/04/2013

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AP: Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013 8:13AM EST CHICAGO -- Advanced breast cancer has increased slightly among young women, a 34-year analysis suggests. The disease is still uncommon among women younger than 40, and the small change has experts scratching their heads about possible reasons.
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What do you think could cause the increase in cancer, in younger women?
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With this increase, do you think that younger women should be getting annual mammograms, instead of waiting until they are older? (The Mayo clinic suggests screening start at age 40)
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