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The American Cancer Society reports that half of all men and one-third of all women will develop cancer in their lifetimes. Do what you can to avoid becoming a part of these statistics. Take steps to reduce your risk for cancer now!

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Breast Cancer Risk Factors & Symptoms

Risk Factors
You might be at an increased risk for breast cancer if you are a woman who:

• Has abnormal genes, such as mutated BRCA-1, BRCA-2 or PALB-2 genes
• Began her menstrual period before age 12 or began menopause after age 55
• Used hormone replace therapy (HRT) with estrogen and progesterone over a long period of time
• Has a family history of breast cancer, colorectal cancer or ovarian cancer
• Has a personal history of ovarian cancer
• Is currently using or has recently used birth control pills
• Has never had children, or had her first child after age 30
• Smokes or uses tobacco
• Is overweight or obese
• Has already had cancer in one breast
• Has a family history of ovarian cancer
• Has had radiation therapy close to his or her chest
  

Symptoms
Don’t wait for symptoms to appear. Get screened according to guidelines. If you do notice any of the following symptoms, talk with your health care professional.

• A lump, hard knot or thickening in the breast
• A lump under your arm
• A change in the size or shape of a breast
• Nipple pain, tenderness or discharge, including bleeding
• Itchiness, scales, soreness or rash on nipple
• A nipple turning inward or inverted
• A change in skin color and texture (dimpling, puckering or redness)
• A breast that feels warm or swollen