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There are several risk factors that increase the chance of Breast cancer, however it is not known what the exact causes are. Some of the common causes are:
- Age and gender - Over a period of time, the chances of developing breast cancer increases
- Family history of breast cancer
- Genes
- Menstrual cycle - Women got their periods early (before age 12) or went through menopause late (after age 55) have an increased risk for breast cancer
- Childbirth -Women who give birth after the age of 30 are more likely to develop breast cancer
- Alcohol use - Consuming more than 1-2 glasses increases your chances of breast cancer
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How does a person get breast cancer?
A person gets breast cancer when the cells in the breast experience an explosion of growth of unhealthy cells.
Does sally Webster get breast cancer?
Yes Sally gets Breast Cancer in Corrie not in real life!! Also Rosie gets a boob job!!!!:)R.I.P MAGGIE (BLANCHE)
How likely is it that a 22 year old gets breast cancer?
Extremely unlikely. 1/20,000 women will get breast cancer before 25.
Why is cancer important?
Cancer is important to our society because it is becoming a threat to our nation. Thousands of people are cancer patients. People are surviving cancer now, but we still do not know what causes it.
Who most-likely gets breast cancer?
If it runs in your family you are more at risk, but all women 50 and older should be screened once a year for breast cancer.
Does Angelina Jolie have breast cancer?
No, Angelina Jolie never had breast cancer. She has the gene for breast cancer. She removed her breasts to stop any cancer from forming.Angelina Jolie does not have breast cancer. She does carry the gene for breast cancer. She had a preventive mastectomy.No, Angelina Jolie has never had breast cancer. She was tested and told that she carried the breast cancer gene. She has a preventive mastectomy.Angelina Jolie does not or did not have breast cancer. She had breast surgery just as a precaution because of her mother having breast cancer.
Does breast suking can avoid breast cancer?
Breast sucking will not avoid breast cancer.
Is breast cancer a diesease?
Breast cancer is a disease.
Is breast cancer noninfectious?
no breast cancer is not infectious
Does breast feeding cause breast cancer?
If you have breast cancer and receiving chemotherapy then you cannot breastfeed your baby.
Is breast cancer a carcinogen?
Cancer can be a carcinogen. Carcinogen are usually in breast cancer.
Is breast cancer painful?
Breast Cancer PainNot in the early stages. In advanced breast cancer, pain is a factor, both in the breast and in the underlying bones.
