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Understanding Breast Cancer Risks During HBOC Week

9/29/2025

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Breast cancer affects one in eight women, per American Cancer Society.
During Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) Week (September 28 – October 4), Aspirus Health urges risk understanding.
About 5–10% of breast cancers are hereditary; BRCA1/BRCA2 mutations raise risk; Ashkenazi heritage has higher rates.
Risk factors include age, family history, dense tissue, lifestyle, chest radiation before age 30.

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Breast cancer affects one in eight women, per American Cancer Society.
During Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) Week (September 28 – October 4), Aspirus Health urges risk understanding.
About 5–10% of breast cancers are hereditary; BRCA1/BRCA2 mutations raise risk; Ashkenazi heritage has higher rates.
Risk factors include age, family history, dense tissue, lifestyle, chest radiation before age 30.