What do you need to know about the risks for Breast Cancer?

After surveying 3000 women on their knowledge, attitudes and beahviour in relation to breast cancer - The National Breast Cancer Centre has discovered that alot of confusion exists about the things that may increase our chances of developing breast cancer.

Did you know that we have an increased risk of breast cancer as we get older? Or that our risk increases due to alcohol consumption and our weight?

With more than 13,000 women diagnosed with breast cancer last year alone, it is more important than ever to separate the fact from the fiction about womens' risk factors.

Armed with an understanding of the elements that may increase your chance of developing breast cancer, we can all take positive steps to reduce our risk.

Work your way through the National Breast Cancer Centre Calculator now to find out your level of risk