Cancer and age

• Myeloma:

  • 1% or less cases diagnosed < 40 yrs of age
  • Peak incidence between 60 - 79 yrs of age
• Breast Cancer:

  • 3 - 5% cases diagnosed before 40 yrs of age
  • 70% of all breast cancer occurs in women aged > 50yrs
  • Men > 60yrs familial link is the biggest risk factor
• Bowel Cancer:

  • 94% of cases diagnosed > 50 years of age
• Sarcoma:

  • Onset evenly spread across age groups
• Testicular Cancer:

  • < 40 yrs
• Acute Leukemia:

  • 2 - 4 yrs of age
• Bone Sarcoma:

  • 10 - 14 yrs of age