Why Does Cancer Risk Increase As We Get Older?

Published: June 23, 2016Updated: May 18, 2017Age is the biggest single risk factor for cancer. Risk increases significantly after age 50, and half of all cancers occur at age 66 and above. According to the National Cancer Institute, one quarter of new cancer diagnoses are in people aged 65 to 74. The median age of … Continue reading Why Does Cancer Risk Increase As We Get Older?