1. Breast Cancer
... disease. Different cancers have different risk factors. Some risk factors, such as smoking, can be controlled. Others, such as an individual's age or family history, can not be controlled. (Lee, 124) While all women are at risk for breast cancer, the factors listed below can increase an individual's chances of ... now, the best strategy is to reduce risk factors whenever possible and follow the guidelines for finding breast cancer early. A personal or family history of breast cancer may make genetic testing an option for some women. Approximately 50%-60% of women with certain genetic mut...
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