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" |
