Breast cancer risk model updated for average risk women with genetic, lifestyle and environmental information
https://www.facingourrisk.org/XRAY/breast-cancer-risk-model
Full article: https://oncology.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=2524829
A number of factors are known to increase breast cancer risk, but some of these factors have not been included in models to predict breast cancer risk. This study looks at an updated model that includes some of these factors, such as genetics, smoking, and drinking. The goal of the model is to give women a more individualized breast cancer risk assessment. (6/29/16)
Questions To Ask Your Health Care Provider
- How can I lower my breast cancer risk?
- What are the best dietary choices for me for breast cancer risk reduction?
- Are there diets or foods that I should avoid?
- To what extent may my diet impact my breast cancer risk?
- Can you refer me to a nutritionist?
- Should I have genetic testing for an inherited mutation?
- Can you refer me to a genetic counselor?
Open Clinical Trials
The following studies focus on nutrition and cancer prevention.
Breast cancer
- NCT03448003: Comprehensive Lifestyle Change To Prevent Breast Cancer. This trial looks at how well lifestyle changes work to prevent breast cancer. Premenopausal women 18 years and older with intact breasts and ovaries are eligible.
Colorectal cancer
- NCT05396846: My Best GI Eating Study. This study tests three diets in people who are overweight and who have an increased risk of colorectal cancer.
- NCT04192071: Virtual Human Delivered Nutrition Module for Colorectal Cancer Prevention. This study develops and tests an interactive nutrition module for use with colorectal cancer screening to learn which messages and graphics promote understanding of cancer risk and promote screening.
Visit our Featured Research Page and Research Search and Enroll Tool to find additional studies enrolling people with or at high risk for cancer.
About FORCE
FORCE is a national nonprofit organization, established in 1999. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by adult hereditary cancers.