Tejal Somvanshi
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As reported by research, it has been observed that there’s a steady growth in breast cancer from 2012 to 2021.
It is commonly believed that breast cancer occurs mostly among women over fifty; however, research shows the recurrence of the same has been growing in women below this age as well.
The death rate from breast cancer has fortunately dropped significantly over time, but it is not gone yet, and the chances of getting infected have only gotten higher.
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Breast cancer experiences a pronounced ethnic disparity, with recurrence chances higher among Black women for social and biological reasons.
Experts note that Black women are more likely to have dense breast tissue and have much less access to medical advancements in breast cancer, thus increasing the fatality rate among Black women.
Younger women are also quite susceptible to breast cancer, making awareness crucial, as it often goes untreated under the notion that younger women have no possibility of having breast cancer.
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Experts and doctors are warning young women to report immediately if they feel any lump formation; having a family history of cancer makes one even more susceptible, regardless of age.
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Early detection and proper medical treatment are key to curing breast cancer, and various organizations are working to spread awareness of breast cancer, as education about it is essential.
There’s hope nonetheless, with upcoming technology, improved medical services, and much more research underway, breast cancer rates could decrease in the future.
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