Medical researchers are urging young women in Bahrain with a family history of breast cancer to get genetically tested and explore preventative surgery options, according to a recently published study.
In Bahrain, women under the age of 55 and those with a family history of cancer were much more likely to develop breast cancer than their peers in the US or other Western countries, according to the ‘Updated Key Determinants of Breast Cancer Risk in Bahrain: A Comprehensive Analysis’ research paper published in the Bahrain Medical Bulletin .
