why brest cancer occur in 60 year female?
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According to the ACS, females who inherit the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation have a roughly 70% chance of developing breast cancer by the age of 80 years. Females with these genetic mutations are also more likely develop breast cancer at a younger age and to have cancer in both breasts
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The menstrual cycle increases levels of the female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone in the body. Starting menstrual periods at a younger age or going through menopause at a later age raises the body's exposure to these hormones, which can increase a person's risk of breast cancer.
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