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The choices you make in your life can influence your level of breast cancer risk.
Did you know?
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Breast Cancer is the most common cancer in the world.
One woman in the UK is diagnosed every 10 minutes.
1 in 7 women in the UK will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.
At least 30% of breast cancer cases are preventable.
Breast cancer risk factors you can't change
Scroll to see the things that can’t be controlled.
Ageing increases the risk of nearly all cancers, including breast cancer.
Being female – lifetime exposure to high levels of oestrogen.
Family history of breast cancer and genetics, such as the BRCA gene.
A tall stature – linked to higher levels of growth hormone
Heavy birthweight – linked with higher levels of growth hormone
Younger at first period. Linked to higher lifetime exposure to oestrogen.
Prior diagnosis of breast cancer or certain types of other breast disease
Late menopause – linked with higher lifetime exposure to oestrogen
Higher breast density – less fat tissue and more fibrous or glandular tissue
Higher naturally circulating oestrogens
Find out why men get breast, what you can do to reduce your risk and watch our video on how to check your chest for signs of breast cancer.
Answer questions about your daily habits and get a personalised plan with the changes you can make to reduce your risk.
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