![]() Other factors (not in included on our 2 new breast cancer posts) now being considered as true breast cancer risk factors include age at first live birth and the number of full term pregnancies. Indeed, the age-effect is stronger than any other risk factor for breast cancer. The older a woman is, the higher her risk of breast cancer. However, the most significant factor of increasing breast cancer risk is age. The factors that can increase a woman’s risk of breast cancer is the subject of intensive current research. Alcohol intake, with an increased relative risk according to the more alcohol consumed per day.New Post 2) Breast Cancer Risk Factors that you CAN change It is assumed that, all other factors being equal, increasing age poses the same heightened risk of breast cancer for all women. Note: Increasing age is certainly an increased risk factor for developing breast cancer, but it is generally not included in discussions of risk ratios. Hormones: The age of menarche and menopause.Genetic risks (including BRCA1 and BRCA2).Risk of Breast Cancer according to the country that you live. ![]() New Post 1) Breast Cancer risk factors that you can’t change We will not go into all of the breast cancer risk factors here as we have two brand new posts on the following, with all the latest information. ![]()
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