Breast Cancer

1. Risk factors
1. "the report did identify two factors that definitely increased risk: post-menopausal hormone replacement therapy and radiation exposure from medical imaging." (science daily, 6/12/12)
2. Alcohol consumption.
1. For women who never drank, 2.88% developed breast cancer over a 10 year period. With one drink per day it increased to 3.5% and with 2 drinks per day it increased to 4.1% of the women developing breast cancer over 10 years.
2. "Regular alcohol consumption raises breast cancer risk, except for red wine, which has the opposite effect when consumed in moderation," (1/8/12)