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Breast Cancer: Know Your Risk Factors, The Signs And Symptoms And What To Do About It
But some women have a higher risk of contracting breast cancer than others, and thatÂ's why itÂ's important for all women to assess their individual risks.
There is no single cause of breast cancer, but some factors seem to increase the risk of developing it.
The risk is increased the older you are, if you had your first child after the age of 30 (or no children at all) and if you have a family history of breast cancer, especially a mother, sister or daughter. Other minor, suggested risk factors—some of which have not been fully documented or studied—include previous breast disorders, early first menstruation, dense breast ti...
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