She got breast cancer at 19. At 24, she's going through menopause at the same time as her mom.

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Miranda McKeon, an actor and health advocate, was diagnosed with breast cancer at 19. Years later, she's still managing the side effects of treatment, including early symptoms of menopause.

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I survived breast cancer. I wasn't prepared for what came next.

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The author said that she is grateful to have been in remission for five years, but surviving cancer is hard in ways she wasn't expecting.

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I had my first mammogram at age 40. After dreading it for years, I discovered it wasn't as bad as I thought.

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The author, pictured here with her kids, got her first mammogram at 40.

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Stop ignoring subtle signs of cancer. A doctor explains when to get medical help.

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Symptoms like stomach pain and bloating can be early signs of certain cancers that are on the rise in people under age 40.

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An oncology student was diagnosed with breast cancer in her 20s after spotting 2 subtle symptoms

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Oncology researcher LaShae Rolle was diagnosed with breast cancer, and said her powerlifting background helped her stay strong during treatment.

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A doctor shares 3 ways women can lower their cancer risk, starting in their teens and 20s

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OB-GYN Dr. Aliabadi stressed the importance of advocating for yourself when it comes to cancer screenings.

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I was diagnosed with breast cancer 5 months ago. My first concern was how expensive treatment would be.

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The author was diagnosed with breast cancer in October of 2025.

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An OB-GYN pushed for a preventive double-mastectomy in her 40s. A week later, she learned she had stage 1 breast cancer.

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Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi was told she was "paranoid" for wanting a preventive double-mastectomy.

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4 healthy habits to help lower your risk of breast cancer, according to an oncologist

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Regular screenings such as mammograms are a key part of catching cancer early, when it's most treatable.

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An oncologist was shocked to learn she had breast cancer. She had no symptoms and thought she was low-risk.

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Dr. Sue Hwang, a radiation oncologist, said her own experience with breast cancer helped her see vulnerability as a strength instead of a weakness.

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