Abstract:Background: Breast cancer (BC) is the most common malignancy and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among young women worldwide. This population usually presents with more advanced stages at diagnosis compared to their older counterparts, exposing them to more intensive treatments which compromise their quality of life (QOL). This study aims to determine the change in QOL in young women with locally-advanced BC over time. Methods: Women aged ≤40, newly diagnosed with locally-advanced BC from 2016 to 20… Show more
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