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There are various risk factors connected with breast cancer, including increasing age and hormonal factors, especially the determinants of menstrual life and childbirth history. Breast cancer in close family members (first degree relatives) increases risk.
Other factors associated with increased risk are a previous history of breast cancer or benign disease, an increased body size, especially a heavier body weight at older ages and exposure of breast tissue to ionizing radiation (particularly before 20 years of age).
Research is still continuing in many areas.
Follow the links below to find information on risk factors for breast cancer.
Updated September 2007
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Phytoestrogens and breast cancer
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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There has been much speculation about phytoestrogens - particularly soy products, and breast cancer risk. This is mainly based on the idea that because these foods contain oestrogen, they can stimulate the breast tissue like our own body's oestrogen or prescribed oestrogen might.
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Oct 2007
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Breast cancer screening
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The Cancer Council Victoria
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Women aged 50 to 69 should have a mammogram (breast x-ray) every 2 years to screen for breast cancer.
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Jun 2007
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Cancer genetic risk assessment for individuals at risk of familial breast cancer
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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The recognition of an inherited component to breast cancer has led to an increase in demand for information, reassurance, and genetic testing, resulting in the creation of genetics clinics for familial cancer. Cancer genetic services can involve extende...
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Feb 2007
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Breast cancer
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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About Breast Cancer. What is Breast Cancer? Who is most at risk of developing breast cancer? Mammography. Common Breast Problems. External Resources - organisations and other sources of support
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Nov 2006
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Breast cancer: can you prevent it?
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myDr
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In the battle against breast cancer, it helps to know your breasts. They are made up of fat, nipple, milk glands (alveoli) and ducts through which milk can pass from the glands to the nipples.
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Jun 2006
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Breast cancer: early diagnosis is the key
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myDr
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The good news is that with advances in treatment and diagnosis, more women are surviving breast cancer than ever before.
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Jun 2006
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Breast cancer
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The Cancer Council Victoria
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There are several types of breast cancer. Most are not found before they have grown beyond the milk ducts or milk lobules into other breast tissue or out of the breast.
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May 2004
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Managing healthy women at risk of breast cancer
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Australian Prescriber
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Several risk factors for breast cancer have been identified. The most important of these are ageing and a positive family history. Optimal breast cancer prevention strategies in high-risk women are still to be determined and are the subject of ongoing clinical trials.
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Dec 2002
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Breast feeding benefits
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myDr
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Studies show that women who breast feed have a reduced risk of developing breast cancer later in life.
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May 2002
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