Native American Cancer Research
Breast Cancer:
Risk & Health Factors


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You are a Woman
You are a Man
Risk Factors
Health Factors
You are getting older
less than 50
50 - 64
65 and older
Having a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation
Having 1st-degree relatives (mother, sister or child) with breast cancer
Having had breast cancer previously
Have had radiation to your breasts as a child or young adult (may have been for treatment for another cancer such as Hodgkin's Disease)
Smoking
Lack of physical exercise
Alcohol intake
High dietary fat intake
Overweight

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This page was created and is maintained by Rick Clark · · Last update: Saturday, 10 March 2007 ©2008 NACR
The "Breast Cancer Risk Factors" pages are supported by the Avon Foundation
The Shield risk/health factors below give you an idea of your possible risk for breast cancer. Everyone's risks differ. Make certain you talk with your provider. Get your breast health screening every year. Be a model for other Natives.