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Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States. While breast cancer mostly occurs among older women, in rare cases breast cancer does affect women under the age of 45. Eleven percent of all cases of breast cancer in the U.S. are reported in this age group. Risk for breast cancer among young women varies based on factors such as family and personal history of cancer. Many young women do not know their risk for this disease or are not aware of ways to lower their risk.

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Get Informed

Risk factors and symptoms of breast cancer in young women.

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Take Action

Be proactive about your health and understand your risk.

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Be Inspired

Hear from young women affected by breast cancer.

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Become an Advocate

Share CDC resources about breast cancer in young women.

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The Bring Your Brave campaign provides information about breast cancer to women younger than age 45 by sharing real stories about young women whose lives have been affected by breast cancer.

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