Page 82 2026 PAINT THE PAPER PINK Lincoln Daily News Oct/Nov 2026 Subsequent primary breast cancers. 1 in 20 survivors developed a new primary breast cancer, with 70% occurring in the other breast (contralateral). Cancer types linked with specific risks: Only women with a history of an HR-positive breast cancer had higher risks for cancers of the thyroid, small intestine, pancreas, and bladder and melanoma. Risks varied based on the woman’s age at diagnosis. Only women with a history of an HR-negative breast cancer had higher risks for cancers in the esophagus, ovary, and peritoneum. Risks varied based on the woman’s age at diagnosis. For instance, women with HR-negative breast cancer also had a higher risk for ovarian cancer when their cancer was diagnosed before age 40. Why It Matters These findings suggest that the risk of breast cancer survivors developing a subsequent primary cancer differs greatly based on the initial HR subtype and a woman’s age at diagnosis. That knowledge can be used to develop survivorship care plans with more targeted approaches for cancer prevention and early detection, which can help ease the burden of new cancers among breast cancer survivors. Taken from the American Cancer society website
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