CELL DIVISION
CELL DIVISION AND CANCEROUS CELLS
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an older person
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a younger person
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Detailed explanation-1: -Unfortunately, yes. Age is the highest risk factor for developing a majority of cancers, with a few exceptions. According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the median patient age at the time of a cancer diagnosis is 66. The majority of cancer patients-60% of them-are 65 or older.
Detailed explanation-2: -Cancer can develop at any age. But as we get older, most types of cancer become more common. This is because our cells can get damaged over time. This damage can then build up as we age, and can sometimes lead to cancer.
Detailed explanation-3: -The incidence rates for cancer overall climb steadily as age increases, from fewer than 25 cases per 100, 000 people in age groups under age 20, to about 350 per 100, 000 people among those aged 45–49, to more than 1, 000 per 100, 000 people in age groups 60 years and older.
Detailed explanation-4: -The most common cancers in the elderly are: Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Bowel Cancer.