Who is at high risk for breast cancer?

FAQ

There are several factors that can increase a person’s risk of developing breast cancer, including:

  1. Gender: Women are at a higher risk of developing breast cancer than men.
  2. Age: The risk of breast cancer increases as a person gets older, with the majority of cases occurring in women over the age of 50.
  3. Family history: Women with a family history of breast cancer (especially a first-degree relative like a mother, sister, or daughter) have an increased risk of developing the disease.
  4. Genetic mutations: Certain inherited genetic mutations (such as BRCA1 and BRCA2) can greatly increase a person’s risk of developing breast cancer.
  5. Personal history: Women who have had breast cancer in one breast have an increased risk of developing cancer in the other breast.
  6. Radiation exposure: Women who have had radiation therapy to the chest area (such as for the treatment of Hodgkin’s lymphoma) have an increased risk of developing breast cancer.
  7. Hormonal factors: Women who began menstruating early (before age 12), those who went through menopause late (after age 55), and those who have never given birth or had their first child after age 30 may have a higher risk of breast cancer.
  8. Lifestyle factors: Certain lifestyle factors, such as alcohol consumption, being overweight or obese, and lack of physical activity, may also increase a person’s risk of developing breast cancer.

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