Breast cancer: risk factors, screening, and prevention.
OBJECTIVE
To provide a review of the major and minor risk factors for the development of breast cancer and the options for prevention and treatment in women at high risk for breast cancer.


METHODS
Clinical and research articles and textbooks.


CONCLUSIONS
Breast cancer is the leading cancer found in women in the United States. For high-risk women, understanding their risk, appropriate screening recommendations, and possible prevention strategies is paramount.


CONCLUSIONS
Through education and psychosocial support, the nurse can assist with decision-making regarding risk reduction and current prevention and treatment options.
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Evelyn H. Lauder Breast Center, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA.
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D019313:BRCA1 Protein / Q000097:blood; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000235:genetics / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D008875:Middle Aged; D009859:Oncology Nursing; D012307:Risk Factors
D019313:BRCA1 Protein