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According to the American Cancer Society, "Breast cancer risk is higher among women whose close blood relatives have this disease. Having one first-degree relative (mother, sister, or daughter) with breast cancer approximately doubles a woman's risk. Having 2 first-degree relatives (grandmother, aunt) increases her risk about 3-fold. Simply being a woman is the main risk factor for developing breast cancer.
Your risk of developing breast cancer increases as you get older. About 1 out of 8 invasive breast cancers are found in women younger than 45, while about 2 of 3 invasive breast cancers are found in women age 55 or older.About 5% to 10% of breast cancer cases are thought to be hereditary, resulting directly from gene defects (called mutations) inherited from a parent."
Since you have noticed a small mass in your breast plus a change in nipple color and are having nipple pain, consult your physician for an evaluation.
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Hi,
According to the American Cancer Society, "Breast cancer risk is higher among women whose close blood relatives have this disease. Having one first-degree relative (mother, sister, or daughter) with breast cancer approximately doubles a woman's risk. Having 2 first-degree relatives (grandmother, aunt) increases her risk about 3-fold. Simply being a woman is the main risk factor for developing breast cancer.
Your risk of developing breast cancer increases as you get older. About 1 out of 8 invasive breast cancers are found in women younger than 45, while about 2 of 3 invasive breast cancers are found in women age 55 or older.About 5% to 10% of breast cancer cases are thought to be hereditary, resulting directly from gene defects (called mutations) inherited from a parent."
Since you have noticed a small mass in your breast plus a change in nipple color and are having nipple pain, consult your physician for an evaluation.
Maryann
October 5, 2011 - 4:24pmThis Comment
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