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Breast Cancer
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Breast Cancer

Why Is Early Detection Important?

The earlier that breast cancer is detected, the better treatment outcomes can be. Bayer is cooperating with breast cancer groups around the world to drive awareness and early detection. With the right information about risk factors and screening options, you can take charge of your breast health.

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Risk Factors

What Can Cause Breast Cancer?

Empower yourself by learning which risk factors increase your chance of developing breast cancer. Knowing how at risk you are can help guide your conversation with your doctor.

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Risk Factors

Age

Risk increases with age. Most breast cancers are diagnosed after the patient turns 50.1

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Risk Factors

Predisposition

Having a family history of breast or ovarian cancer, or inherited genetic changes to certain genes, such as BRCA1 and BRCA2.1

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Risk Factors

Dense Breasts

Apart from women with dense breasts having a higher risk of developing breast cancer, dense breast tissue can make it harder to spot tumors on a mammogram.1,2

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Risk Factors

Lifestyle

Studies have shown that physically active women have a 12-21% lower risk of breast cancer3. Drinking alcohol can also increase your risk.1

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Risk Factors

Reproductive History And Hormones

Having a first pregnancy after you turn 30, never having a full-term pregnancy, or not breast feeding. Taking estrogen and progesterone can also increase your risk.1

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How Is Breast
Cancer
Detected?

There is a range of different screening methods used to detect breast cancer. Which ones are best for you will depend on a number of factors, such as your breast density.

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How Is Breast Cancer Detected?

There is a range of different screening methods used to detect breast cancer. Which ones are best for you will depend on a number of factors, such as your breast density.

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Breast Density

About half of all women over 40 who get mammograms are found to have dense breasts.2 Dense breast tissue makes it harder to spot tumors on a mammogram.1

Do you have dense breasts?

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Let’s Talk About Breast Cancer: When Is Mammography Not Enough?

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What To Ask Your Doctor About Breast Density

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