Risk Factors and Risk Reduction
In this section, you’ll get a better understanding of factors that may be linked to your risk of getting breast cancer and what to do if you’re at higher risk.
Risk and Risk Factors
Factors Linked to Breast Cancer Risk
Factors Not Linked to an Increased Risk of Breast Cancer
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
Genetic Testing
Genetic Testing to Learn About Breast Cancer Risk
Genetic Counseling for People Who Do Not Have Breast Cancer
Understanding Your Genetic Test Results
Genetic Testing After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
For People at Higher Risk of Breast Cancer
Genetic Testing to Learn About Breast Cancer Risk
BRCA1 and BRCA2 Inherited Gene Mutations in Women
BRCA1 and BRCA2 Inherited Gene Mutations in Men
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 03/23/22