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Why and How Should We Improve Breast Cancer Management in Elderly Women?

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Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among women worldwide, particularly in developed countries. In 2017 in France, it represents 31.8% of newly diagnosed cancers and responsible for 18.2% of cancer mortality in women (1). While it is recognized that age is the first breast cancer risk factor – incidence grows with age – the over-mortality among elderly women due to breast cancer is underestimated. Indeed, the specific mortality associated with breast cancer increases with ageing (2). Moreover, Europe’s population is getting older. It is estimated that, between now and 2050, its population over the age of 65 is set to increase from about 20% to about 30% (3). Within this context, it can be predicted that breast cancer, which right now is already a major public health concern, will grow in importance in the future and will be a serious concern for the forthcoming medical practice.

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hal-03663170 , version 1 (09-09-2024)

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Massimo Lodi, Andrea Lodi, Nathalie Reix, Catherine Tomasetto, Carole Mathelin. Why and How Should We Improve Breast Cancer Management in Elderly Women?. European Journal of Breast Health, 2018, 14 (3), pp.132-133. ⟨10.5152/ejbh.2018.02070⟩. ⟨hal-03663170⟩
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