Diagnosis and treatment delays in young women with breast cancer
https://www.facingourrisk.org/XRAY/diagnosis-treatment-delays-in-young-women-breast-cancer
Young women are more likely to have delays in a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. Factors that affect these delays include pregnancy, breastfeeding, financial concerns and having a family history of breast or ovarian cancer. (8/5/19)
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