CheckMate by Brem Foundation

Sources

Risk Factor for Breast Cancer + Conversation Starters with Medical Providers

Sex at Birth: Female

Increasing Age (40+)

High-Risk Group: Black or African American

High-Risk Group: Ashkenazi Jewish

Dense Breasts

Family History of Cancer (Breast, Ovarian + Early Prostate)

Genetics and Genetic Mutations (Example: BRCA, ATM, PALB2, + more)

Prior Breast Cancer

Atypia (Abnormal Breast Cells)

Previous Radiation (Breast or Chest)

Prior Ovarian Cancer

Prior Early Prostate Cancer (Under Age 55)

Increased Estrogen Exposure

Health Behaviors (Alcohol/Tobacco/Weight/Diet/Exercise)