In this eye-opening episode, CEO and co-founder of The Rose, Dorothy Gibbons, sheds light on the alarming rise of breast cancer diagnoses among young women, particularly those who were pregnant or had given birth within the past five years. She shares real life stories of The Rose’s patients and the consequences young women face.   
Being pregnant or a new mother has enough challenges but that’s when it is more important than ever for women to remain vigilant and never ignore any new or persistent lumps.
By shedding light on this often-overlooked issue, we can empower women to take charge of their health and seek the care they deserve.
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Key Questions Answered 
1.)  Is postpartum breast cancer a real danger for young women?
2.) Is a woman’s postpartum status a prognostic indicator for breast cancer?
3.) Can a woman be too young to have breast cancer?
Chapters
00:00 Increasing Number of Young Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
00:29 Risk of Metastatic Breast Cancer in Postpartum Women
00:58 Prognostic Indicator in Young Women with Breast Cancer
03:00 Real-Life Experiences of Young Women with Breast Cancer
03:40 Financial Barriers to Breast Cancer Diagnosis
05:14 Age and Access to Mammography
06:09 Raising Awareness about Breast Cancer Risk After ChildbirthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.