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What women at high risk for breast cancer need to know
[caption id=attachment_20688 align=alignleft width=300] Dr. Abhishek Chatterjee. (Image courtesy of Tufts Medical Center.)[/caption]
By Dr. Abhishek Chatterjee
What are some major risk factors for breast cancer?
There are many risk factors for breast cancer. Major risk factors include
a personal history of having breast cancer
previous high-risk breast lesions that include atypical cells and ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
first-degree relatives who have had breast cancer, especially at an age under 50
a personal history of having chest wall radiation at an age younger than 40
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