Breast cancer in young women.
Although uncommon, breast cancer in young women is worthy of special attention due to the unique and complex issues that are raised. This article reviews specific challenges associated with the care of younger breast cancer patients, which include fertility preservation, management of inherited breast cancer syndromes, maintenance of bone health, secondary prevention, and attention to psychosocial issues.
Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 19104, USA.
Courtney A
CA
Gabriel
Susan M
SM
Domchek
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D066246:ErbB Receptors / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D059247:Fertility Preservation; D006801:Humans; D011788:Quality of Life; D011960:Receptors, Estrogen / Q000378:metabolism; D011982:Receptors, Prostaglandin / Q000378:metabolism; D043762:Reproductive Behavior; D012307:Risk Factors
D011960:Receptors, Estrogen; D011982:Receptors, Prostaglandin; D066246:ErbB Receptors