Breast Cancer Causes and Risk Factors

What causes breast cancer? What puts you at risk? There are a number of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that can influence your risk for breast cancer.
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Caffeine and Breast Cancer
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Alcohol and Breast Cancer Risk
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Answers to 10 Common Questions About Breast Cancer
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Your Risk of Breast Cancer If Your Mother Had Breast Cancer
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Dense Breasts and Breast Cancer Risk
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Non-BRCA Gene Mutations That Raise Breast Cancer Risk