10/11/2025
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Just remember family history is not the only risk factor for breast cancer. Age, Obesity, Smoking, Early onset of menstruation (before 12), Late menopause (after 55), poor diet, and lack of exercise. YES obesity especially with high fat, high calorie diet, with too much alcohol is a big risk factor. The risk of breast cancer DOES NOT go down as women get older. It is ture that elderly women that get breast cancer tend to have less agressive forms but you can not count on that. Talk to your provider about screening recommendations individualized for your situation.