Cancer Process Begins After Age 50, Experts Say
The carcinogenesis process begins in the body after the age of 50 and can be considered a natural part of aging. According to Khatskov, up to 10% of all breast cancer cases are caused by hereditary mutations.
Consensus
- The process of carcinogenesis begins in the body after age 50.
- This process is considered a natural part of aging.
- Genetic mutations are responsible for up to 10% of breast cancer cases.
- The week of October 12–18 was declared Breast Cancer Awareness Week by the Russian Ministry of Health.
Points of divergence
- The proportion of breast cancer patients under 40 years old is 6.4%. — vm
- Mutations in BRCA1 increase the risk of breast cancer before age 40 to 45–60%, and mutations in BRCA2 increase the risk to 25–40%. — vm
- Triple-negative breast cancer is the most aggressive form, with rapid tumor growth. — vm
- Igor Khatchkov advised individuals with a family history of breast cancer to undergo genetic testing and consult an oncologist or geneticist. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- When the risk of developing cancer increases — Вечерняя Москва
- Chief oncologist of Moscow named age after which carcinogenesis begins — Вести
- Oncologist Khatchkov told in what age the risk of developing cancer increases — Вести