What Are the Risk Factors for Breast Cancer?

What Are the Risk Factors for Breast Cancer? (0:32)

One of the main risk factors for breast cancer is family history, says Stephen Montoya, MD, an OB/GYN at Sunrise Hospital. In this video he names other risk factors for the disease, including obesity.

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More than 230,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Experts share information about breast cancer risk, screening and treatment, including mastectomy options. Learn how nutrition and exercise may help prevent breast cancer.

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