5. Causes:
β’ Age: age is a risk factor.
β’ Genetics: The majority of breast
cancers are not hereditary
β’ A history of breast cancer
β’ Alcohol consumption
β’ Estrogen exposure
β’ Dense breast tissue
6. Diagnostic tests
β’ Breast exam - the physician will check both the
patient's breasts
β’ X-ray (mammogram) - commonly used for breast
cancer screening.
β’ Biopsy - a sample of tissue from an apparent
abnormality,
