Since the disease is the leading cause of cancer death in women under 50, breast cancer in your 30s diagnosis can be particularly hard to swallow

What it's like to have breast cancer in your 30s

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Over 23,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer last year, including 4,450 women under 50. The good news: It’s one of the most treatable forms of cancer — and early detection can literally save your life

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