{"id":53555,"date":"2016-10-28T11:15:42","date_gmt":"2016-10-28T15:15:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=53555"},"modified":"2021-11-18T10:10:07","modified_gmt":"2021-11-18T15:10:07","slug":"breast-cancer-risk-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/health\/breast-cancer-risk-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Effective Strategies for Reducing Your Breast Cancer Risk"},"content":{"rendered":"
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According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 231,840 U.S. women will receive an invasive breast cancer diagnosis in 2015. While your chances of getting breast cancer<\/a> increase as you age and genes play a large role, a few lifestyle choices you make today can shape your risk factors later in life.<\/p>\n

Karoline Nowillo<\/a>, MD, who specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery for breast cancer patients, spoke to host JD Roberto on Daily Burn 365 <\/a>earlier this week about the biggest breast cancer threats.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe greatest risk of getting breast cancer is having a genetic mutation that predisposes you. There is nothing you can do about that. It\u2019s in your genes, but it\u2019s important to be aware,\u201d Dr. Nowillo says.<\/p>\n

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Identifying Your Breast Cancer\u00a0Risks<\/h2>\n

The genes that Dr. Nowillo is referring to are BRCA1 and BRCA2<\/a>, the most common hereditary causes of breast cancer. If you have inherited these genes from a parent, you have a higher risk of developing breast cancer than other women without the genes. The good news for those BRCA-positive: Following cancer screening guidelines<\/a> can help with early detection and open up a variety of treatment options.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat women are doing is early surveillance with their breast cancer surgeons. And some women are making the dramatic decision of removing their breasts before they develop breast cancer, \u201c Dr. Nowillo explains. \u201cSome women have up to a 90 percent chance of developing breast cancer \u2014 and early in their 30s and 40s too \u2014 so that\u2019s a personal decision.\u201d<\/p>\n

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