New research from the University of Ottawa reveals that women under 49 and over 75 face higher death rates from breast cancer due to relying on symptom detection rather than regular screening. The study found that patients whose breast cancers were detected through symptoms had a 63% higher chance of dying from breast cancer compared to those whose cancers were found through routine screening. They were also 6.6 times more likely to have advanced cancer at diagnosis. “What is most surprising is how many people died within the short period after their breast cancer was detected,” explains Dr. Jean Seely, … Continue reading 63% Higher Death Risk: Why Breast Cancer Screening Matters for Women Outside Standard Age Guidelines