genetics
Hi all, I had BC in my family, dads side, grandma at 77 and Aunt at 51, so was having mammograms since turning 40, which this managed to grow in between. GP, Surgeon, and oncologist, seem very quick t...
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The incidence of cancer increases as you get older (no comfort to those of us who are over 70 at all!). Your body and its cells are ageing and are more susceptible to malfunction, the effects of some carcinogens (eg alcohol, nicotine) may have accumulated and you have been around long enough to have a higher chance of sheer bad luck striking. Keeping/eating healthy as far as possible, exercise, regular checks, all may help.