Breast Cancer / Carcinoma of the Breast

There are many factors for developing breast cancers. However, the exact cause is not known. It is suspected that more than one factor is involved. Also the risk of breast cancer increases as a woman gets older.

  Personal history of breast cancer: Women who have had breast cancer face an increased risk of getting breast cancer in their other breast.

  Family history: A woman's risk for developing breast cancer increases if her mother, sister, or daughter had breast cancer, especially at a young age.

  Late childbearing: Women who have their first child late (after about age 30) have a greater chance of developing breast cancer than women who have a child at a younger age.

  Early Menstruation and Late Menopause: Women who started their menstrual periods early (before age 12) or go through menopause late (after age 55) are at higher risk.