Risk Factors

Risk Factors for Breast Cancer include, but not limited to:

• Age:  Half of women diagnosed are typically over the age of 65.

• Weight:  Being over weight.

• Diet: Diets high in saturated fat

• Lifestyle:  Excessive achohol intake of more than 2 glasses per day.

• Family History: A  history of breast cancer among immediate family members, such as, a mother, father, sister, or grand-mother.

• Other Factors: Medical history, dense breast tissue most likely identified by a mammogram.