Although many risk factors for breast cancer cannot be controlled -- such as genetic mutations, age, and family history -- others are associated with lifestyle choices.
May 8, 2007 (Press Release) --
Although many risk factors for breast cancer cannot be controlled -- such as genetic mutations, age, and family history -- others are associated with lifestyle choices.
The American Cancer Society offers this list of lifestyle factors that may increase a woman's risk of breast cancer:
Having no children.
Using oral contraceptives, depending on at what age and for how long they were taken.
Using post-menopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Abuse of alcohol.
Being obese and eating a high-fat diet.
Getting inadequate physical activity.
source: http://health.msn.com/
The American Cancer Society offers this list of lifestyle factors that may increase a woman's risk of breast cancer:
Having no children.
Using oral contraceptives, depending on at what age and for how long they were taken.
Using post-menopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Abuse of alcohol.
Being obese and eating a high-fat diet.
Getting inadequate physical activity.
source: http://health.msn.com/
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