Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Score

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breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States. About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.

There are many factors that can increase a woman's risk of developing breast cancer, including:

* Age
* Family history of breast cancer
* Personal history of breast cancer
* Certain genetic mutations
* Dense breasts
* Obesity
* Hormone replacement therapy
* Alcohol consumption
* Smoking

The Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Score (BCRA) is a tool that can help women estimate their risk of developing breast cancer. The BCRA is based on a number of factors, including those listed above.

To calculate your BCRA, you can use the online tool provided by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The NCI tool is available at https://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/screening/breast-cancer/Patient/page11/.

Once you have calculated your BCRA, you can talk to your doctor about what it means for you. Your doctor can help you understand your risk of breast cancer and recommend ways to reduce your risk.

If you have a high BCRA, you may consider taking steps to reduce your risk of breast cancer, such as:

* Getting regular mammograms
* Taking medication to reduce your risk of breast cancer
* Making healthy lifestyle changes, such as losing weight and exercising regularly

Talking to your doctor about your BCRA is an important step in understanding your risk of breast cancer and taking steps to reduce your risk.