Nearly 50 percent of all cancers occur in 13 percent of the population that is age 65 or older. Alarming facts Females over the age of 65 are in the fastest growing age group for lung cancer, with a whopping 125 percent increase each year. Prostate cancer increases in men over the age of 50. Cancer risk for African American men is 25 percent higher than the rest of the population. Endometrial cancer occurs most often in women over the age of 50.
Breast cancer can occur at any age but becomes more common as a woman gets older.
Know the signs of cancer Finding a cancer early before it has spread gives you the best chance of being treated successfully. Know the symptoms and tell your doctor if you experience any of them. While cancer is not the only explanation for these symptoms, it is best to have your doctor determine the cause. The American Cancer Society confirms scientific evidence that a healthy diet and exercise can help prevent cancer and cancer death. No matter when you start, you will begin to be healthier and reduce your cancer risk.