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Breast cancer risk

Elsie18
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I have a first-degree relative with breast cancer. I assume that makes me a higher risk for it too. I’ve always kept slim and fit, don’t smoke, don’t drink anymore and eat healthily, thinking this would reduce my risk. Can my healthy lifestyle still reduce my risk if I have a slight genetic predisposition?

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    Hello Elsie18.  I was diagnosed with breast cancer 5 years ago.  Quite a lot of my family members on my Dad's side have died from this disease.  My Oncologist told me that SOMETIMES, there can be a genetic link to cancer.  The only thing we can do is to live our lives as best we can and hope for the best.  No-one is guaranteed a long and healthy life.  

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    Hello Elsie18.  I was diagnosed with breast cancer 5 years ago.  Quite a lot of my family members on my Dad's side have died from this disease.  My Oncologist told me that SOMETIMES, there can be a genetic link to cancer.  The only thing we can do is to live our lives as best we can and hope for the best.  No-one is guaranteed a long and healthy life.  

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