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Bruna Furlan, 24, Reveals Metastatic Breast Cancer, Begins Immediate Treatment

Her disclosure spotlights research showing more breast cancer cases in Brazilian women under 40.

Overview

  • She described the tumor as an invasive carcinoma of no special type that is hormone‑driven and HER2‑negative.
  • Furlan said she was officially diagnosed in late December 2025 and has begun hospital examinations ahead of chemotherapy, surgery and radiotherapy.
  • She plans to document the treatment journey publicly to inform and support others in similar situations.
  • Research cited by news outlets shows under‑40 breast cancer cases in Brazil increased from 7.9% in 2009 to 21.8% in 2020.
  • Brazil recommends mammography from age 50 every two years, and early detection can raise chances of cure to about 95%.