Are You At Risk? It’s important for every woman to know the factors that increase the likelihood of breast cancer. Here are some of the key risk factors: Getting Older: About 2/3 of invasive breast cancers are found in women ages 55 and older. Family History: If a close relative (mother, sister, daughter) has had …
Are You at Risk for Cancer? Testicular cancer, the kind Scott Hamilton defeated, is relatively rare, and only in men. About 8,500 cases of the disease will be diagnosed in the United States this year. Unfortunately, the lifetime risk of developing any form of cancer is much, much higher. The statistics are sobering: According to …
Are You At Risk? Cancer does not discriminate because of age, income, gender or race. One in every two men and one in every three women will get cancer in their lifetime. Certain factors increase your risk of cancer, sometimes significantly. The use of tobacco products increases the likelihood of lung cancer. There is a strong …
