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Breast Cancer Awareness for Seniors: What You Need to Know

Kate Jordan2025-09-29T10:23:09-04:00September 29th, 2025|Categories: Breast cancer|

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, and while it can occur at any age, the risk increases significantly with age. Nearly half of all breast cancer diagnoses happen in women over 65, making awareness and education essential for seniors and their families. This guide provides important information about risk factors, prevention, screenings, and resources specifically for older adults. Understanding Risk Factors in Seniors While anyone can develop breast cancer, certain factors increase the likelihood in older adults: Age – Risk rises steadily after age 50. Family history & genetics – A close relative with breast or ovarian cancer, or inherited mutations such as BRCA1/BRCA2, can increase risk. Hormonal factors – Longer exposure to estrogen (early menstruation, late menopause, or hormone replacement [...]

Breast Cancer Quiz

As many of you know, October is breast cancer awareness month. And while strides are being made every day in research, detection, and treatment, there are still too many women and men that die from the disease every year. In fact, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States and the first leading cause of cancer death among women globally. So, FirstLantic has put together a breast cancer quiz on the facts and the fiction . Take the quiz and test your knowledge and ensure that you have the most up to date information. Please feel free to share – it could save someone’s life. Answers can be found at the end of this breast cancer [...]