All women in the US, regardless of family history, have a minimum 1:8 or 12.5% risk of developing breast cancer in their lifetime. Of those that do, 5-10% are considered to be heritable, or strongly related to inheriting a known harmful genetic mutation in a breast cancer predisposition gene. 15-20% are considered to be familial, […]
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. While the world looks different now, and many people have delayed routine healthcare to focus on social distancing and balancing a work-from-home lifestyle and childcare, there are still many ways to get involved and get the care you need. Getting involved: While there may not be large walks […]
The world of cancer research is changing quickly but most scientists agree that the cause of breast cancer is multifactorial. Breast cancer develops as a result of a combination of modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors. Non-Modifiable Risk Factors for Breast Cancer Non-modifiable risk factors include things that are mostly out of your control to change, […]
It might not be a five-course dinner and a show, but a yearly mammogram appointment could prove to be the best date of your life. Getting screened is simple, painless and could save your life. So, as we come to the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we all need to make a promise to […]
