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Breast cancer is more common in women over the age of 40.
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When do girls mostly get breast cancer?
There isn't an infinite age at which women get breast cancer, but according to the statics from the victims, usually women in their mid thirties tend to be diagnosed with symptoms of or breast cancer as it is.
How likely is it for an adolescent to have breast cancer?
Likelihood of an Adolescent Having Breast CancerIt is possible, but not probable. Even at the age of 25-30, it is considered very rare. If there is a lump, get it checked out. Breast cancer patients are getting younger and younger. If you are worried at all that you may have breast cancer, go and see a doctor immediately. This answer is completely correct except to tell you the lowest reported age of breast cancer was 17yrs. the average is about 55 yrs. of age. Every 2 minutes a women in the world is diagnosed with breast cancer. Unfortunately every 14 minutes a breast cancer victim dies of breast cancer.
Can you get breast cancer if you start your period at the age 11?
Starting your period has nothing to do with breast cancer risk. And, although many who are misinformed will tell you that breast cancer can affect anyone, it can't. Age 11 does NOT get breast cancer.
What is the youngest age that a girl can get breast cancer?
The youngest girl to have breast cancer was at the age of 3 years old...
Why do so many people get breast cancer?
because of the breast tissues in our body that are causing breast cancer.The three main reasons people get breast cancer is:· Age- the chances of developing breast cancer increase as a woman gets older· Previous breast cancer· Breast cancer runs in the familybecause of the breast tissues in our body that are causing breast cancer.The three main reasons people get breast cancer is:· Age- the chances of developing breast cancer increase as a woman gets older· Previous breast cancer· Breast cancer runs in the family
Can you get breast cancer at age 11?
yes you can i got my breast at age 11 :}
How old can you be to get breast cancer?
I think any age I am 11 and I think I have breast cancer
Can you get breast cancer at 14?
yes, you can, breast cancer can develop at a very young age.
Can a teenage girl get breast cancer?
yes girls can get breast cancer at the age of 16
Is getting your period at an earlier age than average a sign of breast cancer?
Menstruating at a Young AgeStarting your period at a young age is not a definitive sign that you will at some point develop breast cancer; it is, however, a risk factor. According to the American Cancer Society, "women who began having periods early (before age 12) have a slightly increased risk of breast cancer."
Can a twelve year old get breast cancer?
Breast cancer at such an early age would be very rare, but not impossible.
Can a 13 year old get breast cancer?
It is possible for a 13 year old to get breast cancer, although people are much less likely to get breast cancer at such an early age.
At what age to you get breast cancer?
the answer is 13 year at the youngest age... we think...
What is minimum age a woman can suspect breast cancer?
The chances increase dramatically with age. Breast cancer is virtually unheard of before age 20 and extremely rare before 25.
Can a fourteen year old get breast cancer?
Yes, but it is rare. Breast Cancer usually appears at the age of 30-40
When did Shirley Temple have breast cancer?
Shirley Temple knew she had breast cancer, when she found a lump in her left breast. She was around the age of thirteen or seventeen I belive.
Who gets breast cancer?
There are several risk factors that increase the chance of breast cancer, however it is not known what the exact causes are. Some of the common causes are:Age and gender - Over a period of time, the chances of developing breast cancer increasesFamily history of breast cancerGenesMenstrual cycle - Women got their periods early (before age 12) or went through menopause late (after age 55) have an increased risk for breast cancerChildbirth -Women who give birth after the age of 30 are more likely to develop breast cancerAlcohol use - Consuming more than 1-2 glasses increases your chances of breast cancer
Does age affect breast cancer?
As a woman ages, her risk of developing breast cancer rises dramatically regardless of her family history
What kind of cancer did Rachel Carson die of?
She died of breast cancer at age 56.
Can you get breast cancer at the age of fourteen?
Theoretically it's possible, just like anything. But I would be absolutely flabbergasted if you had breast cancer at 14.
Can an 11 year old get breast cancer?
Although most people will have you think otherwise, breast cancer is basically unheard of at age 11.
Can breast cancer be treated with surgery?
The extent of surgery depends on the type of breast cancer, whether the disease has spread, and the patient's age and health.
Are all lumps in a teenagers breast cancer?
Most of the lumps in teenage breasts are benign. Breast cancer is extremely rare at such a young age
How many women develop breast cancer?
Approximately one in eight women will develop breast cancer at some point in her life. The risk of developing breast cancer increases with age: women aged 30 to 40 have a one in 252 chance of developing breast cancer;
Can a person who is 15 get Breast Cancer?
Absolutely. In the developed world, your risk is very low. The average age of diagnosis for breast cancer increases roughly with the level of development your country has. Be that as it may. You still are always at risk, as cancer can develop without any identifiable factor influencing it.
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