Rise in breast cancer among under-50s prompts call for new risk assessment (opens original article in a new tab)

A 5% increase in breast cancer cases among women under 50 has led to calls for improved risk assessment methods, as younger patients often face dismissed symptoms and delayed diagnoses.

• New analysis shows a 5% rise in breast cancer cases among women under 50 in one year.
• CoppaFeel! claims younger patients with symptoms are often dismissed by healthcare professionals.
• Charity proposes a seven-minute risk assessment to identify those needing earlier screening.