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Case #5 -
A 48 year old woman with a L breast lump

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
2.) What are risk factors for breast cancer?

Risk factors for breast cancer:

  • Early menarche (before age 13)

  • First pregnancy after age 30 or no pregnancy

  • Previous fibrocystic disease with atypia

  • Use of oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy

  • Obesity

  • Positive personal or family history for breast cancer

 
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