DR. NICOLE SAPHIER: Alarming rise of this cancer in younger women requires a surprising approach
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Our societal shift from traditional families is taking a toll. The declining birth rate and delaying childbearing both are contributing factors for cancer in younger women.
Nicole Saphier, M.D., is a board certified radiologist with advanced fellowship training in breast imaging, Fox News medical contributor and bestselling author. Her new book is "Love, Mom." She is also the bestselling author of "Make America Healthy Again" and "Panic Attack: Playing Politics with Science in the Fight Against COVID-19." Follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter @NBSaphierMD and Instagram @nicolesaphier_md.
Women are also waiting longer to have children, with the average age of first-time mothers increasing from 21 in 1970 to 30 in some urban areas today. While this delay allows women to pursue careers and personal growth, it also correlates with increased risks for breast cancer.