Harvard University conducted a study of 600 women under the age of 40, finding at least half of early-onset breast cancer resulted in early mortalities. In terms of early diagnostic service for young women under age 40, I addressed this in my dissertation research related to the pros and cons of the recommendations of the United States Preventative Service Task Force. The attached article examines research conducted by Harvard University in young women under age 40. The critical issue relates to a standard needs to be established for young women related to breast cancer.
http://healthland.time.com/2013/09/09/study-more-breast-cancer-deaths-occuring-in-younger-unscreened-women/
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I think you should consider the level of evidence of the USPSTF and the Harvard study. The breast cancer risk is not determined by age. It is a heterogeneous disease (even several diseases). The range of age screening is a never ending story if you consider just age... to reduce mortality you may go down
Faustino, thank you for those interesting comments, I am aware breast cancer is a heterogenous disease, however since the USPSTF made a clinical recommendation related to early diagnostic services being performed at age 50. The critical question relates to age 50 being considered early? The prevalence of breast cancer in women prior to age 50 is the concern.
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