PS5-11-08: Characterization and survival outcomes of young women with breast cancer in Mexico: 5-year results of the Joven & Fuerte prospective cohort

Clinical Cancer Research 2026

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Authors: Fernanda Mesa-Chávez, Ana Platas, E. A. Lopez-Martinez, Bryan F. Vaca‐Cartagena, Ana S. Ferrigno, A. Fonseca, M. Miaja, Marlid Cruz‐Ramos, J. E. Bargallo-Rocha, Paula Cabrera‐Galeana, Alejandro Mohar, Cynthia Mayte Villarreal-Garza
DOI: 10.1158/1557-3265.sabcs25-ps5-11-08
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Abstract

Abstract Background: Young women with breast cancer (YWBC) comprise up to 15% of all breast cancer (BC) cases in Mexico. Joven & Fuerte, established in 2014, was the first 5-year prospective cohort of YWBC in Latin America. This study describes the clinicopathologic characteristics, treatment regimens, and survival outcomes of the complete cohort. Methods: Females aged ≤40 with recently-diagnosed BC (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Breast Cancer Treatment Studies Breast Lesions and Carcinomas Global Cancer Incidence and Screening

Publication details

Journal / source
Clinical Cancer Research
Volume
32
Issue
4_Supplement
Pages
PS5–11
Publication date
17 February 2026
Language
EN