Fri, Oct 6, 2006 The California Report Magazine 2006-10-06 Young Women and Breast Cancer Listen to segment (RealMedia stream)
When we think of breast cancer survivors, we often think of women in their 50s, 60s and 70s. But breast cancer is also the most deadly form of cancer for young women. Women in their 20s and 30s with breast cancer face unique challenges, including dating, raising children, and dealing with doctors who aren't trained to screen young women for the disease. Reporters: Sasha Khokha More Info: Photo Slideshow California Breast Cancer Research Program Young Survival Coalition
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