Review
Breast cancer in young women
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* Corresponding author: Susan M Domchek susan.domchek@uphs.upenn.edu
1 Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, 16 Penn Tower, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
2 Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, 3 West Perelman Center, 3400 Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
Breast Cancer Research 2010, 12:212 doi:10.1186/bcr2647
Published: 28 October 2010Abstract
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.