According to the CancerBACUP charity,
more than half of breast cancers occur in women over the
age of 65. About 5% to 10% of breast cancers are thought
to be caused by inherited genes. Breast cancer is a common
cancer and about one in nine women in the UK will develop
it during their lifetime. Women who do not have children
are slightly more likely to develop breast cancer than women
who do have children, the charity said. Most breast cancers
will be treated with surgery to remove the tumour.
Kylie's fellow Australian star Delta
Goodrem, who also appeared in Neighbours, was diagnosed
with Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2003. Breast
Cancer Campaign spokesman Sangeeta Haindl said: "This
is sad news about Kylie, a pop star that many of us have
grown up with over the years, who has now been diagnosed
with breast cancer.
"However, it is important to remember that this is
not primarily a young women's disease and there are still
40,470 women diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK each
year. This is why it's important that women are breast-aware
and know the risks associated with the disease."
Debbie Hitchings, of Cancer
Research UK, said she was saddened to hear the news
about Kylie. She said: "It is rare for someone so
young to be diagnosed with breast cancer. The majority
of women, some 80 per cent, who are diagnosed with breast
cancer are over the age of 50." She said anyone who
may have concerns about their health should see a GP for
a check-up. Treatments are improving all the time, long-term
survival rates are very good now."
Lyneham Village Online sends our sympathy to Kylie and wishes
her a speedy recovery, we just can't get you out of our heads.
Our hearts goes out to her. "Keep your chin up and be
strong, Kylie, you are an icon and and inspiration. The very
best of luck" |
