![]() Dense breasts have more connective tissue than fatty tissue, which can sometimes make it hard to see tumors on a mammogram. ![]() Starting menstrual periods before age 12 and starting menopause after age 55 expose women to hormones longer, raising their risk of getting breast cancer. Women who have inherited changes (mutations) to certain genes, such as BRCA1 and BRCA2, are at higher risk of breast and ovarian cancer. Most breast cancers are diagnosed after age 50. The risk for breast cancer increases with age. If you have breast cancer risk factors, talk with your doctor about ways you can lower your risk and about screening for breast cancer. ![]() Most women have some risk factors, but most women do not get breast cancer. Having a risk factor does not mean you will get the disease, and not all risk factors have the same effect. Some women will get breast cancer even without any other risk factors that they know of. Most breast cancers are found in women who are 50 years old or older. ![]() The main factors that influence your risk include being a woman and getting older. Studies have shown that your risk for breast cancer is due to a combination of factors. ![]()
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