Risk factors for breast cancer in women include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

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Risk factors include being a woman greater than age 40,a personal or family history of breast cancer,especially with the BRCA1 and BRCA2 inherited gene mutations.Also early-onset menarche (before age 12),or late-age menopause (after age 55)affect risk.Other risk factors include never having children,giving birth to the first child after age 30,recent use of oral contraceptives,previous chest radiation,alcohol use,and being overweight.

Risk Factors for Breast Cancer in Women Include Which of the Following