Moderate Risk Factors Prior Breast Cancer Diagnosis A personal
history of breast cancer increases by three- to four-fold the
chances of a getting a new breast cancer either in another part
of the same breast or in the opposite breast. This risk for a
second breast cancer is different from the risk of recurrence of
the original cancer. Direct Family History Having a mother,
sister, or daughter (“first-degree” relative) who has been
diagnosed with breast cancer roughly doubles your risk for the
disease, and having two first-degree relatives with breast
cancer increases the risk by about five-fold. The risk is
greater if your relative(s) developed breast cancer before
menopause and/or had cancer in both breasts. Having a male blood
relative with breast cancer also increases a woman’s risk of the
disease. It should be noted that 87% of women diagnosed with
breast cancer do not have a direct family history – thus, all
women should be aware of other risk factors and screening
guidelines. At the same time, a direct