Study looks at younger women and Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Mar 28, 2011 A new study will look at the psycho-social issues
confronting younger women battling triple negative breast
cancer, according to a recent report from WKYC News in Dallas,
Texas. While the American Cancer Society recommends women over
the age of 40 to have yearly mammograms, it is not unheard of
for younger women to be diagnosed with breast cancer. Triple
negative breast cancer often strikes younger populations,
particularly Hispanic or African-American women. It falls under
the category of cancers that are related to BRCA-1 gene
mutations. While triple negative breast cancer is non-hormonal,
it is a very aggressive type of cancer that can lead to stress
and other psychological concerns, especially for young women
facing emerging careers and families. Georita Frierson is a
health psychologist at Southern Methodist University where she
plans to survey about 60 women with breast cancer about their
physical activity, nutrition, body image