10/29/2026
A trend worth knowing: breast cancer incidence has been rising, and the increase is being driven in part by younger women.
-Recent data show incidence rising faster in women under 50 than in women 50 and older
-Roughly 10-16% of women diagnosed with breast cancer are younger than 50
-Researchers point to factors like delayed childbearing, lower breastfeeding rates, rising obesity, alcohol use, and physical inactivity as contributors to this shift
💡 What you can do: know your family history, understand your personal risk factors, don't dismiss changes in your body because you feel "too young," and talk to a doctor if something feels off — regardless of your age.
Call Women's Imaging Center to schedule a mammogram: 863-688-2334