It affects one woman in eight. People whose cancers are found early have the best chance of recovery. Three out of four breast cancers occur in women over age 50. Have a screening mammogram every 1 or 2 years after age 50. Lung cancer Cancer of the lung is the most common form of cancer in the US and a leading cause of cancer death in women.
Cigarette smokers are much more likely to develop it.
If you quit smoking you are less likely to get lung cancer. Tell your health care provider about it. If you smoke, quit. Talk to your provider if you need help quitting. Cancer of the colon and rectum Cancer of the colon and rectum usually strikes women over age 50.