What age does breast cancer start?

Anyone of any age can get breast cancer, but the risk goes up with age. Women over 50 are more likely to get breast cancer than any other age group. But it's important to remember that younger women and even guys can get breast cancer, though it happens less often.

Women in their 40s are less likely to get cancer than women in higher age groups, but they should still get regular checkups to find any problems early. Women in their 20s and 30s can sometimes get breast cancer, but this is rare and is usually caused by genetics or certain risk factors. To find breast cancer early, when it's easiest to treat, people of all ages need to know about their breast health, do regular self-exams, and get screened as suggested by their age and risk factors.