Cancer is a disease in which cells grow and develop rapidly and spread to other parts of the body by destroying tissues. There are many causes and factors for cancer, but ageing is one of the biggest risk factors when it comes to cancer.
Risk factors
- Age
- Alcohol
- Cancer-causing Substances
- Chronic Inflammation
- Diet
- Hormones
- Immunosuppression
- Infectious agents
How does ageing influence cancer?
Our body often repairs the damaged cells or self-destructs the damaged cells. When the damage in the cells build up and the cells start to act unusually, this is when it develops into a tumor.
As we age, our bodies might not have the same ability and efficacy to repair damaged cells. As we might have thought, mortality rate in old people is high due to cancer, but this has changed with the advancement in technology for cancer care.
Common cancers in ageing and elderly people
Some of the common cancers diagnosed in older people are,
Bladder cancer: More than 70% of the cases are diagnosed in men ageing from 50 to 80. Common symptoms are blood in urine, frequent urination.
Lung cancer: Lung cancer affects more than half of the elderly. Common symptoms could be constant coughing, chest pain, and frequent respiratory infections.
Breast cancer: Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in older people above the age of 60. Early symptoms are a feeling of lump in the breast or armpit area, color change in the skin, or random discharge.
Prostate cancer: Prostate cancer is common in men over 75. Commonly, there are no noticeable early signs, but common signs to look out for are a weak stream while urinating, blood in urine or semen.
Colon cancer: More than half of the people affected by colon cancer are elderly people at least of the age of 67. Common symptoms are abdominal pain and blood in stool.
Treatment impact in old people
Treatment impact in old peopleCompared to young people, treatment and diagnosis for older people could be a little demanding. However, we should note that cancer is treatable in older adults as it is in younger people.
Despite age, one should be informed about the risk factors and follow up with regular health checkups, after all early detection is the key.
What RGCC has to provide
Our latest Onco-D-clare test is designed for early cancer detection in asymptomatic individuals who seek proactive health measures. A simple blood draw allows for the detection of cancer well before symptoms appear, providing early personalized health insights.
Our liquid biopsy is an innovative blood test that offers more precise and detailed insights to potentially detect cancer at its early stages even before the conventional methods show any abnormalities.
To always stay on a healthy path, our Oncotrace results revolutionize cancer treatment and monitoring. They provide essential data to evaluate your treatment’s effectiveness.
Contact us
At RGCC we empower our patients to embrace and embark on a health journey. We’re leading a transformation in cancer care technologies and protocols.
At our research centers, we utilize advanced tests and protocols to provide a personalized view of each patient’s genetics, physiology, and immune profiles.
Our goal is to empower patients with valuable insights into their cancer biology, supporting them on their journey to successful treatment outcomes.
Begin your journey to informed cancer treatment by reaching out to us online today.
