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As any woman advances in age, the risk of developing breast cancer increases. Other risks of developing breast cancer are menstruation on a very young age or the fact that a woman had no pregnancies.<br /> <br /> <center> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </center><br /> <br /> The use of exogenous estrogens as a form of treatment for the replacement of hormones, also called HRT, can also increase the risk of developing breast cancer in some patients. You should know that the use of contraceptives does not represent any risk in breast cancer. The medical background of the family is also a very important risk factor in developing breast cancer, because if there were any cases of breast cancer in a woman’s family, than these women will be predisposed to breast cancer.<br /> <p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" style="vertical-align: middle;" src="http://www.fppromo.com/media/images/prodimgs/4610000/4611166.jpg" alt="" width="222" height="222" /></p><br /> Moreover, there are some genetic mutations which can increase the risk of developing breast cancer. These mutations, known as the BRCA1 and BRCA2 are present in some families. 3% to 10% of breast cancer cases may be related to changes in one of the BRCA genes.<br /> <br /> These mutations can be inherited by women from their parents. If there are cases of breast cancer in one’s family, than women should take tests regarding these genes, especially if they are over the age of 50 years old. Prostate cancer or ovary cancers are also factors which should determine one to take these tests. If any woman has these mutations, then, after the age of 70 years old she will have 50% more chances of developing breast cancer.<br /> <br /> The family members can choose to be tested to see if they carry the mutation too. If a woman has the mutation, she may choose to take other tests available or even a preventive mastectomy (prophylactic) in order to reduce the risk of breast cancer. The decision on whether to get genetic testing is highly personal and should be discussed with a doctor who is trained in counseling patients about genetic testing. For more information about genetic testing, contact the <strong>Canadian breast cancer Foundation</strong>.<br /> <br /> Some of the risk factors of breast cancer can actually be controlled by the patient. Some of these factors are the replacement of hormones, attention about the amount of alcohol drinks we have every week, controlling your weight and of course, the physical activity. Inactive people have a greater chance of developing breast cancer.<br /> <br /> These factors are usually called modifiable risk factors, but it is advisable to acknowledge that you can develop breast cancer even without these risk factors. Appropriate research and early detection are our best things you can do in order to reduce mortality which is associated with breast cancer. For additional information on risk factors of breast cancer, contact the <strong>Canadian breast cancer Foundation</strong> or visit the cbcf.org web site.<br /> <p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" style="vertical-align: middle;" src="http://www.lexxxy.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/GrungeCanadianFlag-lg2.jpg" alt="" width="249" height="224" /></p><br /> Now, I know about the stereotypes saying that Canadians are backwards are they do everything in strange ways, but cancer is a threat faced by all people across the world, and so, it is natural for the response against this threat in China, Mexico or Canada be at similar levels through cooperation and team efforts. 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