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Young Women

Welcome to lbbc.org's website community for young women affected by breast cancer. We know that your psychosocial and medical concerns are different than those of women over age 50, and we are dedicated to providing you with age-appropriate information and resources specific to your needs. Read about the latest breast cancer news and updates on clinical trials below, or use the navigation bar on the right to quickly and easily access medical and quality-of-life topics of interest to you. We hope the information and support offered in this section brings you comfort and empowers you to make informed choices about your treatment and well-being.

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Breast Cancer News for Young Women

Tamoxifen: 5 Vs. 10 Years

Ten years of tamoxifen may be better than five in combating recurrence of ER+, early-stage breast ca ... more

Women Under 40

Adding chemotherapy or hormonal therapy to lumpectomy and radiation lowered the risk for recurrence ... more

Chemo & Menopause

Women who remain premenopausal after chemotherapy may be more likely to begin menopause early than w ... more

 Clinical Trials for Young Women

Goserelin Trial Open

A randomized phase III clinical trial for young women with stage I-IIIA hormone receptor-negative br ... more

Hormonal Treatments Trial

A randomized phase III clinical trial will compare triptoreline (brand name: Trelstar Depot) and tam ... more