Does breast cancer run in families? Here’s how family history can affect your risk

Does breast cancer run in families? Learn how family history and inherited genetic mutations can influence breast cancer risk and when to seek medical advice.

New Delhi: Family history has a major role in the risk of breast cancer. Having one or more family members diagnosed with the disease has an important effect on a woman’s risk; however, there are many women who develop breast cancer without any family history, and some women with strong family histories do not develop breast cancer. Learning about the factors which affect the risk of breast cancer has great value and can inform women so that they may take action.

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