Do women with
large breasts have a higher risk of breast cancer than women with small breasts?
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Whether a woman suffers
from breast cancer in the course of her life depends on various factors. Among
other things, a distinction is made between non-influenceable risk factors -
such as age or family predisposition - and influenceable factors such as
obesity, alcohol and smoking.
But what role does the size of a breast play? Does a bigger
bosom also mean a greater risk of developing breast cancer?
No, says Dr. Anke
Kleine-Tebbe Specialist in gynecology and obstetrics and chief physician of the
Brustzentrum Köpenick of the DRK Kliniken Berlin. "There is no
scientific evidence for an association between breast size and breast cancer. It
is rather that a bigger breast is more difficult to examine. Crucial is
the breast density. "
► Women with dense breast tissue (more glandular and connective
tissue than fat) are at higher risk for tumors. Also, changes in breast
tissue (eg, benign nodules) increase breast cancer risk.
Kleine-Tebbe: "Other
factors that influence a woman's risk of illness are her hormonal situation,
the lifestyle and the inheritance of risk genes." In order to reduce her
own risk of breast cancer, the doctor advises every woman to actively move
daily whenever possible, To avoid alcohol and "to maintain the normal
weight with 'mediterraner Kost'" - especially after menopause.
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