Breast cancer has seen a rise in the diagnosis of young women - awareness is key! 🔑
Growing numbers of women are being diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 40. While experts are not able to say for sure what is driving this, the impact is still notably huge on both the healthcare system and the real lives of real people. Finding breast cancer early gives you the best chance of effective treatment. Being breast aware at any age means knowing what’s normal for your body, so changes can be noticed sooner. Consider this your friendly reminder to #Know Yourself. Feel Yourself. , and that awareness and early detection are key. Don't be afraid to share the love and gently 'nudge' your close friends & family to be more breast aware ❤️ 👉 Learn how to perform a breast self-check at https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/screening-and-diagnosis/how-to-check-your-breasts 👉Watch the 9 news coverage of the issue here: https://www.facebook.com/reel/929813956177041Breast cancer has seen a rise in the diagnosis of young women - awareness is key! 🔑
Growing numbers of women are being diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 40. While experts are not able to say for sure what is driving this, the impact is still notably huge on both the healthcare system and the real lives of real people. Finding breast cancer early gives you the best chance of effective treatment. Being breast aware at any age means knowing what’s normal for your body, so changes can be noticed sooner. Consider this your friendly reminder to #Know Yourself. Feel Yourself. , and that awareness and early detection are key. Don't be afraid to share the love and gently 'nudge' your close friends & family to be more breast aware ❤️ 👉 Learn how to perform a breast self-check at https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/screening-and-diagnosis/how-to-check-your-breasts 👉Watch the 9 news coverage of the issue here: https://www.facebook.com/reel/929813956177041💪Be your best advocate with your treating team
We've compiled the following lists of questions to help support you in preparing for those appointments where you might feel a little confused or overwhelmed. These questions are designed to help you on the path to having your voice heard during appointments with your treating team as you navigate a breast cancer diagnosis. If there are additional questions not there that you feel helped you, please comment it below so we can continue to grow our impact in empowering patient conversations ❤️ Communication Support Communication with your treating team: 🔎 Questions to Ask: DCIS Newly diagnosed (DCIS) Early Breast Cancer Newly diagnosed (early breast cancer) Treatment (early breast cancer) Finishing active treatment (early breast cancer) Breast Reconstruction Breast reconstruction – questions to ask a surgeon Metastatic Breast Cancer Metastatic breast cancer diagnosis Metastatic treatment and care team Stopping metastatic breast cancer treatment Community Support Young women diagnosed with breast cancer Men diagnosed with breast cancer Questions to get support for First Peoples Questions to get support in remote and rural areas❓ Are More Young Women Being Diagnosed with Breast Cancer?
💡 Did you know? Breast cancer is now the most common cause of cancer death in women aged 20–39. Around three women under 40 are diagnosed with breast cancer every day in Australia. The five-year survival rate for young women has improved dramatically from 76% to 90% in recent decades. Help make a difference by joining this powerful and timely conversation hosted by Breast Cancer Trials. 📅 Wednesday 12 November 🕔 5:00–6:30 PM AEDT (7:00–8:30 PM NZST) 📍 Online Q&A Event. Click here to find out more This free event brings together leading experts to explore the rising rates of breast cancer in younger women, the unique challenges they face, and what current research is uncovering. From fertility and early menopause to emotional wellbeing and career disruption, this is a space to learn, connect, and advocate for better support and care.
