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How common is breast cancer at 27?

Breast cancer is less common in younger women, but it can occur. Around 55,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer each year in the UK, with about 1 in 8 women getting it in their lifetime. Early detection, like Lucy-Mae's, is crucial for successful treatment.

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