Q&A – Care young Women being diagnosed with Breast Cancer?

Breast Cancer Trials invites you to our upcoming Q&A event—“Are more young women being diagnosed with breast cancer?”—a vital opportunity for the community to hear from leading experts and unpack emerging trends. This event will shed light on whether early-onset breast cancer is increasing and explore what this means for research and support services.

Other than being female, age is the most significant factor for developing breast cancer, with the average age that Australian women are diagnosed with this disease being 61 years. While breast cancer has traditionally been associated with older age groups, Cancer Australia has identified a notable rise in early‑onset cancers – those diagnosed in people aged 20 – 49 – including breast cancer.

In 2024, breast cancer is estimated to be the most common cause of death from cancer in women aged 20–39 years (Cancer Australia). Breast cancers in younger women are generally more aggressive and are diagnosed less often at early stages compared to menopausal women.