Are You At Risk Of Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer is caused by a mixture of genetic factors, environmental influences and ageing, says the National Breast Cancer Centre. The risk of developing it can be further increased with these factors:
1. FAMILY HISTORY
Risk is higher for mothers, daughters and sisters of women who had it prior to menopause.
2. GENETIC DAMAGE
Mutations of the BRCA-1 and BRCA-2 genes.
3. EARLY MENARCHE
Starting your periods before the age of 12.
4. EXPOSURE TO RADIATION
To breast tissue in particular, before age 20.
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