Oral Contraceptives Contribute to Young Women's Risk of Getting Breast Cancer

A 2009 study reports that oral contraceptive use contributes to younger women developing breast cancer particularly a type called triple-negative that is aggressive, more difficult to treat and has higher mortality rates. Among women under 40 years of age, the risk for breast cancer overall, and the risk of non-triple-negative breast cancer increased with younger age at first use. Concerned Parents Report