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Portugal among EU countries with sharpest rise in breast cancer among younger women

Data from the 2026 European Cancer Inequalities Registry shows a significant rise in breast cancer among Portuguese women aged 15 to 49. While the national breast cancer screening programme now covers women aged 45 to 74, those below this age range are not routinely screened and are advised to monitor for symptoms and discuss individual risk factors, including genetic variants, with their doctor.

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If you are a woman in Portugal under the age of 45, you are outside the standard national screening age range, making it important to be aware of breast health changes and consult a doctor about your specific risk profile.

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