Who Is at Risk for Breast Cancer?

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  • Gender: Women are much more likely to get breast cancer than men.
  • Age: Risk increases with age.
  • Lifestyle: Factors like obesity, alcohol use, and smoking.
  • Family History: Having a family history of breast cancer can increase risk, though many women who get breast cancer don’t have a family history.
  • Genetics: Certain gene mutations, like BRCA1 and BRCA2, significantly increase the risk.