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%.