For the thousands of women under 40 diagnosed with breast cancer each year, the implications of that diagnosis can be different than for their older counterparts. Join us for an expert-led webinar -- register here:
Breast cancer usually occurs in middle-aged and older women. Still, thousands of women under age 40 are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and there are important differences in how the disease affects younger adults.
In this interactive webinar, Ann H. Partridge, MD, MPH, of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, will discuss the unique impacts of breast cancer on younger adults. She'll share important information about how is different when you're diagnosed under age 40, why your age may affect your treatment decisions, and tips for managing the effects this disease can have on your career, family, and emotional health when you're diagnosed at a younger age.
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