Chances of Developing Breast Cancer by Age 70 to 80
The chances of developing breast cancer are higher for women with a harmful mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes. For more information, visit BRCA Gene Mutations: Cancer Risk and Genetic Testing.
![Chances of Developing Breast Cancer by Age 70. Specific interested mutations in the BRCA1 and BRACA2 genes increases the risk of breast and ovarian cancers. Testing for these mutations is usually recommended in women without breast cancer only when the person’s individual or family history suggests the possible presence of a harmful mutation in BRCA1 or BRCA2. Testing is often recommended in younger women newly diagnosed with breast cancer because it can influence treatment decisions.](/sites/g/files/xnrzdm211/files/styles/cgov_article/public/cgov_infographic/2024-01/Chances_of_Deveoloping_Breast_Cancer_Infographic-01-24.jpg?itok=JKDD6IH0)
The chances of developing breast cancer are higher for women with a harmful mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes. For more information, visit BRCA Gene Mutations: Cancer Risk and Genetic Testing.