There are several general factors to consider when trying to determine if you are possibly at risk to develop breast cancer. Some of these include:
Late menopause or early menstrual cycle. What this means is that any girl that starts menstruating before the age of 12 is at a high risk for developing breast cancer. Similarly, a woman whose menopausal cycle doesn’t kick in until after the age of fifty are at high risks as well.
Age is considered to be another factor in determining the amount of risk. Studies have shown that younger women (i.e. those between the ages of twenty and forty) have much less risk of developing the disease than women who are fifty and over.
Birth control pills are somewhat controversial in that, there is a small increase in risk, but it is generally thought that this alone is not significant enough to be a leading cause of development of breast cancer.
Radiation is another risk factor. Studies have shown that people exposed to radiation in childhood have an increased risk.
Gender can be considered a risk factor. It should be noted here that men can and do get breast cancer but they are far less likely to develop the disease than women are. The main reason for this is the difference in hormonal development between the sexes, however the reasons behind this and its effects are still not clearly understood.
Alcohol plays a roll in the amount of risk one has as well. Heavy drinking (in this case more than two drinks per day) significantly increases the chances of developing breast cancer. However in moderation, there is a drink that will help prevent it: wine.
These are just a few of the factors that go into determining one’s risk for breast cancer.
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