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  4. Lessening Risk: Breast Exams and Mammograms

Who's at risk?

Risk Factors
A woman's risk of getting breast cancer is probably increased if she: 1) has previously had breast cancer; 2) has a mother or sister who has had breast cancer: 3) has never been pregnant; 4) was over age 30 with her first pregnancy; 5) got her first period at an early age or had late onset of menopause; 6) is obese; and/or 7) has been exposed to repeated X-ray radiation, especially during adolescence.

 

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