Asian Journal of Oncology
Managing breast cancer in young women: A survey on challenges and real world scenario
Objectives: Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer affecting women globally and is the leading cause of cancer death in 103 countries, including India. Recent studies have shown an upsurge in the incidence of breast BC in young Indian women. It is marked by aggressive histological grade, unfavorable hormone status, and higher death rate. The entire process of screening and treatment of young breast cancer (YBC) patients differs from that of postmenopausal BC patients. Relevant issues like fertility preservati …