Tag: Early-onset
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Against All Odds: The Doug Whitney Story of Unexpected Alzheimer’s Resilience
Against All Odds: A Man Who Defies a Grim Genetic Forecast Doug Whitney, a 76-year-old retiree from Seattle, carries a genetic mutation historically tied to early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Yet decades after doctors predicted a cognitive decline would begin in his 40s or 50s, he remains mentally sharp and engaged with family, friends, and science. His…
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Perlmutter Cancer Center Experts Spotlight Rise of Breast Cancer in Younger Adults
H2: Rising Concern: Early Onset Breast Cancer in the United States P: Breast cancer remains a leading cause of cancer death among women ages 20 to 49 in the United States. Experts at NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center are sounding the alarm about diagnoses at younger ages and at more advanced stages. This trend underscores…
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Early-Onset Breast Cancer: Perlmutter Experts Explain Rising Rates in Younger Women
Understanding the Rise of Early-Onset Breast Cancer Breast cancer remains a leading health concern for women, and disturbing trends show younger patients being diagnosed at more advanced stages. At NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center, experts stress that early-onset breast cancer—diagnoses in women under 50—requires tailored strategies in screening, prevention, and education. While 20- to 49-year-olds…
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Perlmutter Cancer Center Experts Highlight Rising Early-Onset Breast Cancer and New Support Programs
H2: Rising tide of early-onset breast cancer in the United States P: Breast cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death among women aged 20 to 49 in the United States. At NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center, doctors report that younger patients are being diagnosed at more advanced stages, underscoring the urgent need for improved…
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Shocked to be diagnosed at 26: Sciatica isn’t just for older people
The rising tide of early-onset sciatica in Singapore Sciatica is classically seen as a condition of older adults, but doctors in Singapore are reporting more cases among people in their 20s to 40s. The nerve pain that starts in the lower back and travels down one leg is now being linked to modern lifestyle habits:…