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Breast cancer on the rise in younger women

A recent JAMA study found a continuing rise in breast cancer cases in women under 50 from 2010 to 2019. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini spoke to a 38-year-old woman about her stage 2 breast cancer diagnosis, and CBS News medical contributor and editor at large for Public Health at KFF, Dr. Celine Gounder, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss what could be behind the rise in cases, as well as breast cancer warning signs and mammogram guidelines.

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Changing the Game: The Breasties

During Breast Cancer Awareness month, we're introducing you to two leaders of The Breasties, an all-inclusive community for survivors and others impacted by breast and gynecologic cancers. Chief community officer Trish Michelle and co-founder Paige More join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their personal journeys and how The Breasties is bringing people together and making a difference. They are joined by Dr. Elisabeth Potter, a plastic surgeon who specializes in breast reconstruction and advocated with The Breasties to reverse the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' decision to limit access to reconstruction options for women affected by breast cancer.

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