Women in their 20s and 30s are taking to social media to share their breast cancer diagnoses and raise awareness of breast cancer in women under 40.
Women in their 20s and 30s are taking to social media to share their"They're just starting their careers. They're starting their families," said Dr. Margaret Thompson, a doctor in breast services at Cleveland Clinic Florida."They have their whole life ahead of them."The American Cancer Societythat women ages 50 to 54 should have annual mammography exams and women over 55 should be screened every two years or once a year.
Since it may be more difficult to diagnose breast cancer for women younger than 40, two young women told"Good Morning America" that discovering their cancer could have meant the difference between life and death. Entrepreneur Diamonique Valentine was 27 when she first shared her diagnosis on Instagram. Since her diagnosis, she's posted her breast cancer journey to thousands of viewers. Valentine said she never thought that having cancer was something that could happen to her.
"That moment I was diagnosed it was like, 'You have cancer. OK, you're gonna die,'" said Valentine, who said she was prompted to go to the doctor after she found a lump on her breast.Valentine was diagnosed with stage 3 triple-negative breast cancer , a cancer that is considered aggressive because it grows quickly, according to the American Cancer Society.
Additionally, Black women under 40 were more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer than white women, according to a
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