A 50-year-old woman presents as a new patient. Which finding in her personal and social history would increase her risk profile for developing breast cancer?
A) Drinking three glasses of wine per week
B) Early menopause
C) Nulliparity
D) Late menarche

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Nulliparity, or late age at the birth of the first child (after 30 years old), is a risk factor for breast cancer. Other risk factors include late menopause, early menarche, and drinking more than one alcoholic drink daily.

A 50-Year-Old Woman Presents as a New Patient