Aging and Cancer: What’s the Connection? (Brush Up Summary)

Age is one of the most significant risk factors for many chronic diseases, including cancer.

While aging increases the risk of almost all cancers, some types are more common in the elderly. Breast, prostate, lung, and colon cancers are the most common among individuals over the age of 80. There are many molecular pathways involved in this process, including DNA damage, cellular senescence, and reduced immune function.

Read the full Aging and Cancer Brush Up Summary to learn more about the mechanisms that underpin both aging and cancer, and how scientists are unravelling this complex relationship to enable better preventative screening and treatment outcomes. https://www.the-scientist.com/univers...

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