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Is it possible for a 23yo woman that does not have any family history of breast cancer get it?
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Yes: Would be quite uncommon for a 23 year old to get breast cancer, but it can occur rarely. Family history only accounts for about 15% of breast cancers.
Answered 7/18/2012
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Yes: Not common, but can occur. I have personally treated about 1500 women with breast cancer. The youngest was only 21 and at least 6 or 7 were less than 30.
Answered 1/30/2015
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