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Is Breast Cancer Hereditary? Explore Family History and Other Risks of Breast Cancer
You may be wondering, “is breast cancer hereditary?” or “what if I have no family history of breast cancer?” We asked Amanda Goldblatt, Brem advocate and previvor, about family risk factors for breast cancer.
While there is no simple answer, 75 percent of breast cancer diagnoses occur in women with no family history. If you are a woman with no other known risk factors or family history, you could still be affected by breast cancer. We encourage you to get your annual mammogram starting at age 40, do a breast self-exam every month, ask your doctor for clinical breast exams, and continue reading this article!