Breast Cancer in Young Women (Under the Age of Forty)

While breast cancer in women over 40 years old is now most often detected by mammography screening, clinical symptoms still lead to diagnoses in younger women.  The breast care team can improve early diagnosis in these women by recognizing high-risk patients. Dr. Ojeda gives a concise, thorough review of breast cancer in young women with the goal of saving more lives. ~objectives~ At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: Recognize the clinical populations as well as imaging appearance of breast cancers in women under forty. Apply knowledge and skills relevant to the clinical practice of breast care imaging. Evaluate the results of breast imaging quality improvement measures to improve patient care. Review the updated protocols for high-risk screening in young women.