How Do You Assess Risk Factors For Breast Cancer?
Most women have at least one risk factor for breast cancer. Even if you have several risks factors, it does not mean you will get the disease. There is nothing you can do about some risks factors, such as age or race. Some factors are linked to personal behaviors and still others are linked to the environment. Read on to learn how to assess risk factors for breast cancer. Understand the impact of the use of oral contraceptives. Studies suggest that women presently using oral contraceptives have a slightly higher risk than women who don’t use them. The risk appears to decline once the oral contraceptives are stopped. Consider the effects of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Studies, including the Women’s Health Initiative, have found there is an increased risk of breast cancer related to the use of combined HRT. Watch your alcohol intake. Use of alcohol is linked to an increased risk of developing breast cancer. Women who have two to five drinks daily have about one-and-a-half times th
