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Am I At Risk For Developing Breast Cancer? A risk factor is anything that impacts an individual’s chance of getting a disease, in this case of getting breast cancer. Some factors that put you at risk are in your control and you can change, such as your diet, and some things put you at greater risk that are not in your control, such as genetics. It is crucial to speak to your doctor about any concerns you may have regarding breast cancer. Your doctor may recommend lifestyle changes and/or other approaches to help lower your risk of developing breast cancer.
Changeable Risk Factors • Binge drinking or drinking more than a small amount of alcohol • Being overweight or obese, especially after menopause. • Living a sedentary lifestyle • Unhealthy diet Unchangeable Risk Factors • Gender: Women are at greater risk of developing breast cancer. The risk of a man developing breast cancer is significantly lower. • Age: Your risk of developing breast cancer increases as you get older. About 2 out of 3 invasive breast cancers occur in
women 55 years of age or older. • Genetics: About 5% to 10% of breast cancers are hereditary. This means the cancer is caused by a gene mutation, which was passed down from a parent. The BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are the most common causes of hereditary breast cancer. Breast cancers caused by these genes are more often found in younger women and can affect both breasts. In the United States, BRCA mutations are more common in Jewish women of Ashkenazi (Eastern European) origin; however, they can occur in anyone. Genetic testing can be done to find such mutations. If you are
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