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Are you aware of the risk factors for developing breast cancer? A risk factor is something that increases the risk of developing cancer. It could be a behaviour, substance or condition. Most cancers are the result of many risk factors, but sometimes breast cancer develops in people who don’t have any risk factors. It’s important to know if you or your loved ones are at risk of developing breast cancer – it’s the most common cancer among Canadian women (excluding non-melanoma skin cancers) and is