Risk Factors and Risk Reduction
In this section, you’ll get a better understanding of factors that may affect your risk of getting breast cancer and what to do if you’re at higher risk.
Risk and Risk Factors
Factors That Affect Breast Cancer Risk
Factors That Do Not Increase Breast Cancer Risk
Breast Cancer Risk Factors Table
Breast Cancer Risk Among Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Questioning/Queer Women and Transgender People
Early Life Exposures and Breast Cancer Risk
Breast Cancer and The Environment
Emerging Areas in Risk Reduction and Estimating Risk
Questions for Your Health Care Provider About Breast Cancer Risk
For People at Higher Risk of Breast Cancer
Genetic Counseling and Genetic Testing
BRCA1 and BRCA2 Inherited Gene Mutations
Risk-Lowering Options for Women at Higher Risk of Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Screening for Women at Higher Risk of Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Screening for Men at Higher Risk of Breast Cancer
Updated 02/22/21