Risk factors for Breast Cancer

  • Demographics :
    • Advanced age
    • Overweight or obesity (particularly in postmenopausal women)
    • White race or Ashkenazi Jewish descent
  • Medical history:
    • BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation
    • First-degree relative with breast or ovarian cancer
    • History of atypical hyperplasia or lobular carcinoma in situ
    • One prior breast biopsy (regardless of results)
    • Personal history of breast or ovarian cancer
  • Medications and diet:
    • Alcohol consumption (more than one drink per day)
    • Current or prior use of hormone therapy or oral contraceptives
  • Reproductive history:
    • Menarche before 12 years of age Menopause after 55 years of age Nulliparity or age older than 35 years at first delivery Other High breast density on mammography Prior thoracic radiation exposure
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