Understanding Your Risk

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Risk Categories
Learn more about the breakdown of each percentage, by clicking on the images above or by scrolling down and looking at the sections below.


If you’ve taken the Risk Assessment and have fallen into the Average Risk category, it is recommended that you continue your annual screening mammogram.


Non-Dense Breast Tissue
If you’ve taken the Risk Assessment and have fallen into the Intermediate Risk category, and your breast tissue is determined to be non-dense, it is recommended that you continue your annual screening mammogram.
Dense Breast Tissue
If you’ve taken the Risk Assessment and have fallen into the Intermediate Risk category, and your breast tissue is determined to be dense, it is recommended that you continue your annual screening mammogram, and include breast ultrasound as well.


If you’ve taken the Risk Assessment and have fallen into the High Risk category, it is recommended that you continue your annual screening mammogram, and include breast MRI as well.
Tyrer-Cuzick Assessed Risk Factors
- Age
- Height
- Weight
- Age at menarche
- Age at first delivery
- Age at menopause
- Breast density
- Ashkenazi Jewish heritage
- History of hormone use
- Genetic testing results for BRCA 1 and BRCA 2
- Number of daughters
- Number of sisters & half-sisters
- Number of maternal aunts
- Number of paternal aunts
- Atypical breast biopsies, ie: ADH, ALH, LCIS
- History of breast biopsy/surgery
- Personal or family history of Breast cancer
- Age cancer was diagnosed
- Cancer in one breast or both breasts
Breast Cancer Risk Factors
- Age
- Contraceptive use
- Menopausal hormone use
- Race/ethnicity
- Serum estradiol level
- Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry
- Urine estrogen metabolites
- Surgical menopause
- Age at menarche
- Age at menopause
- Number of breast biopsies
- Age at first live birth
- ADH/LCIS/ALH
- Age at subsequent births
- Breast density
- Radiation exposure
- Alcohol consumption
- Family history
- Parity
- FH ovarian CA
- Physical activity
- Postmenopausal obesity
- FH other cancers
- Bone density
- Genetic mutations
- Breastfeeding
- Chest wall radiation
- Genetic counseling completed
- Any surgery other than atypical or cancer
Resources
Knowing Your Breast Cancer Risk
Resources for Clinicians

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