of developing many types of cancer increases with age, although cancer can occur at any stage of life.
Reaching 60 or older without a cancer diagnosis is encouraging, but it does not necessarily mean that your immune system or cellular defenses are exceptionally strong. Cancer risk is influenced by many factors, including age, genetics, tobacco use, alcohol consumption, infections, environmental exposures, and lifestyle.
Regular age-appropriate cancer screenings and attention to unusual or persistent symptoms can help detect certain cancers earlier, when treatment may be more effective.
