Pathological profiles and clinical management challenges of breast cancer emerging in young women in Indonesia: a hospital-based study

• Main Authors: Sumadi Lukman Anwar (Author), Clarista Adelia Raharjo (Author), Rahma Herviastuti (Author), Ery Kus Dwianingsih (Author), Didik Setyoheriyanto (Author), Widya Surya Avanti (Author), Lina Choridah (Author), Wirsma Arif Harahap (Author), Darwito (Author), Teguh Aryandono (Author), Wahyu Wulaningsih (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Breast cancer diagnosed at a young age is often associated with aggressive biology, advanced stage, and unfavorable prognosis. The median age of breast cancer diagnosis in Indonesia is younger (48 vs. 68 years-old in Europe) with a relatively higher proportion of patients younger...