Cancers missed, women dismissed yet persist: natural language processing of online forums

Dismissal and delays in diagnosis of early onset breast cancer mean potentially worse prognosis since later stage cancers are more aggressive with fewer treatment options. The perspectives from survivors highlight the need for more research informing early detection in young adults by considering breast awareness, use of MRI and ultrasound, biopsy referrals for exhibited breast symptoms in the absence of positive imaging, and sociomedical support for individuals in their role as current or future parent.