The earlier the detection the higher the survival rate. The majority of women that develop breast cancer have what is known as a sporadic breast cancer. This means that there is no inherited genetic link. The following are several factors that contribute to a woman s risk of developing breast cancer. Just being a woman puts you in a risk category.
Women are at a greater risk of breast cancer than men.
The older you are the higher the risk of breast cancer. Once a woman heads towards menopause the incidence rate of breast cancer increases rapidly. After menopause the incidence rates still increases, but not as rapidly. This is why yearly mammograms are strongly recommended for women over the age of 50. Nutrition and diet High fat diets and high alcohol intake have been associated with an increased risk of breast cancer development.