Who Is Prone to Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer commonly affects adult women after puberty, with ages 35–55 being the peak incidence period, accounting for over 70% of all cases. Some studies identify the following groups as more susceptible:
(1) Women who experienced menarche before age 12 or have not yet stopped menstruating after age 50.
(2) Women who never gave birth after marriage.
(3) Women who did not breastfeed after childbirth or had their first full-term pregnancy after age 30.
(4) Women with a family history of breast cancer.
(5) Single, unmarried women.
(6) Women whose breasts have been repeatedly exposed to radiation due to various reasons.
It should be noted that although breast cancer is predominantly seen in women, men can also develop it, albeit at a much lower rate. The male-to-female ratio is generally 1:100. Therefore, when men experience breast abnormalities—such as lumps, pain, or discharge—it is essential to consider the possibility of breast cancer and seek timely medical evaluation.
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