Some women are at higher risk of breast cancer. If you think you are at higher risk of developing breast cancer, click here to find out about the best methods of finding breast cancer early for you.
You might be at higher risk of developing breast cancer if:
- two or more family members have had breast or ovarian cancer (especially if they are close relatives – your mother, sister or daughter – and/or if they were younger than 50 when their cancer was diagnosed)
- you have previously been diagnosed with invasive breast cancer
- you have previously been diagnosed with a pre-invasive breast disease such as ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) or atypical hyperplasia of the breast (AH)
- you have a mutation in a gene known to increase the risk of developing breast cancer.
Remember that your risk can change as different life events unfold.
For more information about risk factors for breast cancer click here. National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre publication ‘Do you have breast cancer in your family’ will help you work out whether you have an increased chance of developing breast cancer. If you are concerned that you might be at higher risk of breast cancer see your GP.
