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Your Cancer Answers: Which genetic syndromes increase the risk of breast cancer?

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By: Dr. Kevin Lin  From: lompocrecord.com Question: Which genetic syndromes increase the risk of breast cancer? Many risk factors for breast cancer have been identified, including genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Some are modifiable and others are not. A family history of breast cancer in a first-degree relative is the most widely recognized breast cancer risk factor, but only 5-10% …