Be sure to look at all risk factors. Many women think that breast cancer won't touch them because no one in their immediate family has had breast cancer. This is a mistake. Every woman is at risk for breast cancer. No one really knows who will get breast cancer Simply being a woman and getting older puts you at risk.
Most breast cancer occurs in women with no family history.
An overriding risk factor is age. And it appears to be the easiest one for women to ignore. After all, aging is simply a part of living. But it's also a significant risk factor either alone or when combined with others. By far, the greatest number of breast cancers occur in women over 60.