Oncology - Breast Cancer Risk Factors Flashcards by Jen P | Brainscape

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How common is breast cancer?

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MOST COMMON cancer in women (excluding skin Ca)
2nd leading cause of cancer death in women (lung is 1st)
lifetime risk 1 in 8

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STRONGEST RF?

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Gender

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Age

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Increasing age gives increased risk

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