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Breast Cancer Risk

As we age, women have a continuously increasing risk of developing breast cancer. However, we have the power to change those odds. But in order to make a difference, one must first know if they are at risk. For more information on testing, causes and prevention, please request our CD on Breast Defense. Please email me and put 'Breast Defence CD' as the subject.

Below is a questionnaire I adapted from the Mayo's excellent book, The Menopause Manager. Please take a moment to complete the questionnaire.

Here's to early detection and to your health!

Breast Cancer Risk Questionnaire

Adapted from: The Menopause Manager,
Mary Ann and Joseph Mayo, MD, Revell.

1. I have the breast cancer (BRCA1 and/or BRCA2) genes or family history of breast cancer. There is a 5 - 10% chance of carrying the BRCA1 gene.
Yes____ No____

2. I get limited exercise.
Yes____ No____

3. I started my periods before the age of 12.
Yes____ No____

4. I had late menopause, after age 51.
Yes____ No____

5. I am childless or had my first child after age 35.
Yes____ No____

6. I eat a high fat diet with limited vegetables.
Yes____ No____

7. I have never breast fed a child.
Yes____ No____

8. I am overweight.
Yes____ No____

 

Score 3 for a yes answer to statement 1.
Add 1 for each of the other yes answers.
A score of 5 or more is high, 2 - 4 is moderate, 0 - 1 is low.

My score ____

My breast cancer risk based on this questionnaire is:
____Low ____Moderate ____High

 

If you are in the moderate or high-risk category based on these results, please schedule an appointment with me to investigate your options. As a further clarification of your risk, you can do a simple urine test to determine if your body has the chemistry that produces cancer. If so, its not a death sentence, if you take the appropriate actions. There are simple diet, lifestyle and nutritional supplementation protocols you can follow to change those results.