Pink Hearts Cancer Support Foundation shared on LinkedIn:
“Pink Hearts Explains | Understanding Breast Cancer Risk Factors
One of the biggest misconceptions about breast cancer is that it only affects people with a family history.
The reality is that many women diagnosed with breast cancer have no known risk factors.
Understanding risk factors is not about creating fear, it’s about empowering people with knowledge.
Some risk factors, such as age, sex and family history, cannot be changed. Others, including physical inactivity, excess body weight, alcohol consumption and tobacco use, can be reduced through healthier lifestyle choices.
Knowing your risk helps you make informed decisions about your health, prioritise regular screening when appropriate and seek medical attention promptly if you notice any breast changes.
At Pink Hearts Cancer Support Foundation, we believe that improving breast health starts with access to accurate information, early detection and supportive communities. Every conversation, every screening and every informed decision brings us one step closer to reducing the burden of breast cancer.
Knowledge is powerful. Share this post to help someone understand their risk today.
Early detection saves lives, and informed communities are healthier communities.”
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