Obesity Causes Breast Cancer? 15 Breast Cancer Rumours Debunked

15. Myth: Only women with a family history of breast cancer are at risk.

Fact: More than 80% of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no identifiable risk factor for the disease.
However, if a first-degree relative (a parent, sibling, or child) has had or has breast cancer, your risk of developing the disease approximately doubles.