Celebrity Announcements of Breast Cancer Underscore Increasing Prevalence in Younger Women
Many young celebrities have recently announced that they have been diagnosed with breast cancer. This is a clear pointer to the public that cases of this disease among younger women not yet 50 years of age are rising in America. For example, Jessie J, a pop singer aged 37, took to Instagram last week to reveal her intention to under surgery in a few weeks after her early-stage diagnosis of breast cancer. Katie Thurston, who starred in “The Bachelorette,” has been active on social media sharing about her journey after being diagnosed with stage-four breast cancer. She is 34 years…











