How likely is the average person to get cancer?

1 in 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime - one of the main reasons for this being that people are living longer. Half of all cancers are in people over the age of 70.

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Cancer risk increases as we age

The older we get, the more likely we are to develop cancer. Many people are surprised by this. Stories about children or young people with cancer tend to make newspaper headlines, as they are often the cases which are the most shocking. But getting cancer at a young age is rare. 1 in 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime - one of the main reasons for this being that people are living longer. Half of all cancers are in people over the age of 70.

But getting older doesn’t mean you will definitely get cancer.

Why does cancer risk increase with age?

Over time, the cells in our body can become damaged. This can happen by chance when cells are dividing as usual. It’s also caused by things from outside the body such as chemicals from cigarette smoke or UV rays from the sun. Often this damage can be fixed by our body. But sometimes the damage builds up and can cause cells to grow and multiply more than usual, causing cancer. As we age, there’s more time for damage in our cells to build up, and so more chance that some of this damage might eventually lead to cancer. The good news is survival is on the up. And thanks to research, treatments are now kinder and more effective than ever. And don’t forget that 4 in 10 cancer cases in the UK could be prevented. Things like stopping smoking, keeping a healthy weight, eating a healthy balanced diet, staying safe in the sun, drinking less alcohol, and keeping active can all help reduce the risk of cancer. And it’s never too late to make changes.

Spotting cancer early matters

Remember, spotting cancer at an early stage means treatment is more likely to be successful. It’s important to listen to your body. If something doesn’t look or feel quite right, speak to your doctor – don’t wait to see if it gets worse. And don’t assume unusual changes are down to ‘just getting older’, or part of another health condition you may have. If it’s not normal for you or won’t go away, get it checked out.

Why is cancer screening only offered to certain age groups?

Cancer screening looks for early signs of cancer in people without symptoms.

Screening is also only offered to people at ages when the benefits of screening are biggest and the harms are smallest. The link between age and the risk of cancer is partly why UK screening programmes invite certain age groups. If you are older than the age range for some screening programmes, you can still be screened if you want. Contact your GP surgery for more information. Find out more about why cancer screening is only offered to certain age groups.

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What is one of the first indicators of cancer?

Extreme fatigue that doesn't get better with rest can be an early sign of cancer. Cancer uses your body's nutrients to grow and advance, so those nutrients are no longer replenishing your body.

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Unexplained Weight Loss When you lose weight for no reason, call your doctor. A loss of 10 pounds or more could be nothing to worry about. However, in rare cases, it may be the first sign of cancer. Fatigue This isn’t fatigue similar to how you feel after a long day of work or play. Extreme fatigue that doesn’t get better with rest can be an early sign of cancer. Cancer uses your body’s nutrients to grow and advance, so those nutrients are no longer replenishing your body. This “nutrient theft” can make you feel extremely tired. There are lots of underlying causes of fatigue, many of them not cancer-related. If your symptoms are severe enough to affect your quality of life, call your doctor. Fever Fever can be a common symptom of colds and the flu, and clears up on its own. Certain characteristics of recurring fever can foretell a possible cancer connection. You should pay particular attention if: A fever happens mostly at night.

You have no other signs of infection.

You experience night sweats.

Pain Pain is another symptom that can be caused by a multitude of health issues, most of which are not cancer. But persistent pain, can also hint at an underlying disease. Cancer can cause pain in different ways, including: A mass or tumor pushing on other areas of your body

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Metastasis, or spreading from where a cancer started If you’re experiencing pain that doesn’t go away — and you’re not sure where it came from — your doctor can help with the best next steps.

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