Yes: A common misconception is that women without family histories of breast cancer are not at risk. In reality, 85-90% of all breast cancers are not hereditary; therefore, all women are "at risk" for breast cancer, with a 1/8 lifetime risk in the us.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Yes, probably: 8-9 out of 10 women who get breast cancer do not have any family history of breast cancer. The overall risk for a woman to get breast cancer in her lifetime is about 1 in 8. That is why regular self breast exams and screening mammograms are so important-- to pick up breast cancer early in women who have no obvious risks.
Answered 7/5/2012
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I don't know: The reality is that all women are at risk. 1 of every 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in there lifetime. Get your mammograms done.
Answered 3/19/2014
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