Breast cancer does not discriminate by race or age, however incidences do increase with age. Any woman is at risk. While the risk increases with age, any one can get breast cancer at any age. Back to questions index 2. Breast cancer is not the death sentence it once was due to early detection and medical advancements.
Breast cancer is a very treatable disease.
Back to questions index 3. Ask about all of the different surgical options, including reconstruction, if needed. Ask for information on the follow-up treatment needed for each of the different surgical options. Back to questions index 4. The number one risk factor is being female.