Risk & Prevention

BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genes involved in DNA repair. When a person has a harmful change, often called a pathogenic or likely pathogenic variant, in one of these genes, the risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and certain other cancers may increase significantly. People whose family history suggests inherited cancer risk should speak with a doctor or genetic counselor before deciding whether genetic testing is appropriate. This article explains what BRCA genes are, who may cons

Risk factors for breast cancer include those you can't change (such as age, gender, and genetics) and those you can control through lifestyle. Understanding these factors will help you take care of yourself and make informed decisions about screening. This guide covers risks and prevention and clarifies some common misconceptions. Risk factors you cannot change. These factors include increasing age, female gender, family and genetic history (e.g., BRCA genes), and reproductiv

Breast cancer risk factors include both unchangeable factors (such as age, gender, and genetics) and modifiable factors through lifestyle. Understanding these factors helps us take care of ourselves and make appropriate screening decisions. This article covers risk factors and prevention, along with debunking common misconceptions. Unchangeable risk factors These include older age, female gender, family history and genetics (e.g., BRCA genes), and a history of early or late m