Gender and Age: Breast cancer is more common in women. The risk of developing the disease increases with age.
Genetics: If close relatives (mother, sister) in the family have had breast cancer, the risk is higher. In addition, those with genetic mutations such as BRCA1 and BRCA2 are at a higher risk.
Menstruation and menopause: Early menstruation (before the age of 12) or late menopause (after the age of 55) increases the duration of estrogen hormone activity, thereby increasing the risk.
Lifestyle:
Overweight: Being overweight after menopause increases the risk of breast cancer.
Alcohol: Excessive alcohol consumption increases the risk.
Lack of exercise: A physically inactive lifestyle.
Hormone treatments: Taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for a long time may increase the risk in some people.
Late childbirth: The risk may be slightly higher if the first child is born after the age of 30.
