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Breast Cancer Tends to Grow Faster in Younger Women -- Finding Could Affect How Screenings Are Conducted, Analyzed

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By Steven Reinberg
EmpowHer's HealthDay Reporter

THURSDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) -- While the rate at which breast cancer tumors grow varies among patients, that growth tends to be faster among younger women, Norwegian researchers report.

These findings may help in planning and evaluating screening programs, clinical trials and other studies, the researchers say.