Pinktober – Women under 40 account for 10% of breast cancer cases worldwide, urgent need for action

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Founder, Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation, Dr Rakesh Kumar unpacks the increased incidence of breast cancer in young women under 40, he also talks about the importance of mammography screening and the advancement of options for younger women regarding screening. Dr Kumar joins Yolanda Maartens this Pinktober from Colorado in the USA to share his message with listeners. He feels very strongly that young women should know their bodies and take responsibility for early detection by noticing changes themselves. You can find the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation resources here: https://breastcancerinyoungwomen.org/programs/

22 Oct English South Africa Health & Fitness · Health & Fitness

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