One in five adults diagnosed with cancer has a child under the age of 18. Here’s how to talk about breast cancer with kids, according to experts and women who’ve lived through a diagnosis.

Being thrust into a whirlwind of shock, confusion, anger after a breast cancer diagnosis can feel like a lesson in losing control. So, we asked around the Rethink community and came up with a list of considerations to keep in mind to help those who are newly diagnosed reclaim a sense of agency during this time.

Two women of color diagnosed with breast cancer at a young age join forces to create an organization to uplift women of color affected by a breast cancer diagnosis.

What is breast density and why is it important? How does a woman know if she has dense breasts? Can she tell on her own? Is having dense breast tissue a risk factor for breast cancer?