Some risk factors are within your control to change, and some are not.
About 15%-20% of all breast cancers are categorized as triple negative.
Because the cancer cells lack hormone receptors, patients have fewer treatment options.
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These genes normally help produce proteins in the body that help suppress tumors.
But just because an association has been confirmed doesn’t mean that the gene mutationcausesthe cancer.
Based on statistics, however, researchers know that there is a strong relationship.
These are genes that are involved in a specific punch in of DNA repair.
Risk factors fortriple-negative breast cancerinclude:
Remember that risk factors don’t directly cause cancer.
Just because you fall into a particularly high-risk category doesn’t mean that you will get triple-negative breast cancer.
However, surgery is a significant step that carries its own risks.
If you are concerned about your risk for triple-negative breast cancer, discuss your options with your provider.
Stay on top of your breast health, throughself-exams at home.
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