DOTmed September 30, 2024
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, accounting for about 30% of all new female cancers annually. With one in eight women in the U.S. developing breast cancer, the healthcare industry must adopt a nuanced approach to screening that considers individual medical histories and risk factors.
Early detection of breast cancer significantly improves patient outcomes as it often leads to less invasive treatments. However, predicting who is at the highest risk is complex.
Risk factors like breast tissue density, genetic predispositions and lifestyle factors all contribute to the complexity of determining who is at the highest risk, underscoring the need for personalized screening strategies that go beyond age-based guidelines.
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