Empowering Young Women Facing Breast Cancer

A new study led by Dr. May Lynn Quan addresses the specific challenges faced by breast cancer patients under 40 — and Kate Bilson, a breast cancer survivor, shares why she’s supporting this research.

Having a doctor deliver a cancer diagnosis can be a devastating experience no matter your age, but it can be especially difficult for young women with breast cancer. Not only do women often have worse outcomes when they’re diagnosed before the age of 40 but having to undergo treatment on the cusp of starting a relationship, raising a family, or building a career can be a very different journey with a diverse set of challenges compared to breast cancer patients over 50. Visit Leap Magazine to continue reading.