Who is affected, and at what age?
Studies carried out at the National Oncology Centre (CNO)
50 years
average age at diagnosis (200 cases)
32%
of cases between 45 and 55
85%
are ductal carcinomas
1.5%
men among the 200 patients
In short: Breast cancer affects women around 50 on average, younger than in rich countries. Men are affected too.
Source: PAMJ, 2025 · permanent link