Friday, September 12, 2008

What is the youngest age a female can get colon cancer


***What is the youngest age a female can get colon cancer?

Cancer - 4 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
kids can
2 :
Any age. Cancer doesn't wait.
3 :
The risk of developing colorectal cancer increases with age. Most cases occur in the 60s and 70s, while cases before age 50 are uncommon unless a family history of early colon cancer is present. Incidence begins to rise at age 40 and peaks at age 60 to 75. Overall, 70% of cases occur in the rectum and sigmoid, and 95% are adenocarcinomas. Colon cancer is more common among women; rectal cancer is more common among men. Synchronous cancers (more than one) occur in 5% of patients.
4 :
Any age. I had just turned 20 when diagnosed with advanced colon cancer. I was told it was there for a few years at least, perhaps 5 years, for it to get so advanced.





 Read more discussions :