The relation of age to the incidence of Breast Cancer

Or, "Can I ever quit these routine visits to see you?"




We try not to have our feelings hurt, but we do get asked questions like this one. And, "Won't I ever outgrow my risk for breast cancer?"


The answer is in the data.  The best US data is at The National Cancer Institute's website http://seer.cancer.gov/faststats/selections.php? and called the Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results data.


The incidence of breast cancer increases with age and in most countries peaks at 90 to 95 years!




This same SEER data clearly shows that there is a benefit for screening the breast and finding that smaller tumor at any age!




So, we will continue to invite you for your regular visit.