Andrea de Armas Diagnosed With Breast Cancer at 26 After Biopsy Overturned Initial Dismissal
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Updated · CBS New York · Oct 17
Andrea de Armas Diagnosed With Breast Cancer at 26 After Biopsy Overturned Initial Dismissal
2 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Oct 17
Summary
Four days after a second scan and biopsy, Andrea de Armas learned at 26 that the breast lump she pushed to have checked was malignant.
An ultrasound technician initially seemed to dismiss her concerns because of her age, but a radiologist reviewing the scan urged an immediate biopsy.
About 1 in 1,344 women in their 20s are diagnosed with breast cancer, yet younger patients are often found at later stages and can face more aggressive disease, doctors said.
De Armas underwent a lumpectomy, balanced early-morning chemotherapy with physician assistant classes, and is now cancer-free at 30 while remaining on hormone therapy and regular follow-up.
Her case also revealed a genetic mutation tied to higher risk, and she said sharing her story is meant to push others to trust symptoms and seek care when something feels wrong.