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Young women, breast cancer risk and why lifestyle changes like cutting back on alcohol matter
August 24, 2026-By Daily Mirror

Young women, breast cancer risk and why lifestyle changes like cutting back on alcohol matter

Breast cancer diagnoses are rising in women under 50, yet most are not picked up by current NHS screening rules. Three women share how they discovered their cancer before routine mammograms, and what new research reveals about risk factors such as genetics, breast density, weight, exercise and alcohol. Readers gain practical insight into self-checks, early screening conversations, and how lifestyle changes may help reduce risk.

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