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Cookies are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.":1,"#Analytics and customization cookies:":1,"#server_cookie":1,"#__tlbcpv":1,"#Performance and functionality cookies:":1,"#Expires in:":1,"#Type:":1,"#Name:":1,"#Essential website cookies:":1,"#7 days":1,"#Microsoft MSN cookie. Used to measure the use of the website for internal analytics.":1,"#These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our Websites are being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our Websites for you.":1,"#Service:":1,"#In some cases, we may use cookies to collect personal information, or that becomes personal information if we combine it with other information.":1,"#You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Essential cookies cannot be rejected as they are strictly necessary to provide you with services.":1,"#The specific types of first and third party cookies served through our Websites and the purposes they perform are described below (please note that the specific cookies served may vary depending on the specific Online Properties you visit):":1,"#Why do we use cookies?":1,"#What are cookies?":1,"#1 year":1,"#Purpose:":1,"#These cookies are used to enhance the performance and functionality of our Websites but are non-essential to their use. However, without these cookies, certain functionality (like videos) may become unavailable.":1,"#In addition, most advertising networks offer you a way to opt out of targeted advertising. If you would like to find out more information, please visit http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ or http://www.youronlinechoices.com":1,"#Country:":1,"#Used to record unique visitor views of the consent banner.":1,"#These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our Websites and to use some of its features, such as access to secure areas.":1,"#The specific types of first and third party cookies served through our Websites and the purposes they perform are described in the table below (please note that the specific cookies served may vary depending on the specific Online Properties you visit):":1,"#xxx-xxx-xxxx":1,"#MR":1,"#Original text":1,"#If you have questions or comments about this notice, you may contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) by email at DPO@thestartcenter.com, by phone at 2105935872, or contact us by post at:":1,"#Right to obtain a list of the categories of third parties to which we have disclosed personal data (as permitted by applicable law, including California’s and Delaware’s privacy law)":1,"#Right to opt out of the processing of your personal data if it is used for targeted advertising (or sharing as defined under California’s privacy law), the sale of personal data, or profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects (“profiling”)":1,"#We may use your personal information for our own business purposes, such as for undertaking internal research for technological development and demonstration. This is not considered to be “selling” of your personal information.":1,"#We may disclose your personal information with our service providers pursuant to a written contract between us and each service provider. Learn more about how we disclose personal information to in the section, “WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?”":1,"#Learn about how we use your personal information in the section, “HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?”":1,"#Learn more about the sources of personal information we collect in “WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?”":1,"#Most web browsers and some mobile operating systems and mobile applications include a Do-Not-Track (“DNT”) feature or setting you can activate to signal your privacy preference not to have data about your online browsing activities monitored and collected. At this stage, no uniform technology standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals has been finalized. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or any other mechanism that automatically communicates your choice not to be tracked online. If a standard for online tracking is adopted that we must follow in the future, we will inform you about that practice in a revised version of this privacy notice.":1,"#Opting out of marketing and promotional communications: You can unsubscribe from our marketing and promotional communications at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link in the emails that we send, or by contacting us using the details provided in the section “HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?” below. You will then be removed from the marketing lists. However, we may still communicate with you — for example, to send you service-related messages that are necessary for the administration and use of your account, to respond to service requests, or for other non-marketing purposes.":1,"#Withdrawing your consent: If we are relying on your consent to process your personal information, which may be express and/or implied consent depending on the applicable law, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us by using the contact details provided in the section “HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?” below.":1,"#Clinical Research – the START Center participates in numerous clinical trials through our partnership with The START Center for Cancer Research. Your information may be used to assess clinical trial feasiblity and matching.":1,"#Business Associates – We may share or transfer your information in connection with a business associate entity, such as an organization, or a person providing services on behalf of the START Center.":1,"#We may update this privacy notice from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Revised” date at the top of this privacy notice. If we make material changes to this privacy notice, we may notify you either by prominently posting a notice of such changes or by directly sending you a notification. We encourage you to review this privacy notice frequently to be informed of how we are protecting your information.":1,"#This privacy notice for South Texas Oncology & Hematology PLLC (doing business as The START Center for Cancer Care) (“we,” “us,” or “our”), describes how and why we might collect, store, use, and/or share (“process”) your information when you use our services (“Services”), such as when you:":1,"#Right to limit use and disclosure of sensitive personal data (as permitted by applicable law, including California’s privacy law)":1,"#Right to obtain a list of specific third parties to which we have disclosed personal data (as permitted by applicable law, including Oregon’s privacy law)":1,"#Depending upon the state where you live, you may also have the following rights:":1,"#Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights":1,"#Right to obtain a copy of the personal data you previously shared with us":1,"#Right to request the deletion of your personal data":1,"#Right to correct inaccuracies in your personal data":1,"#Right to access your personal data":1,"#2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?":1,"#Right to know whether or not we are processing your personal data":1,"#You have rights under certain US state data protection laws. However, these rights are not absolute, and in certain cases, we may decline your request as permitted by law. These rights include:":1,"#We have not disclosed, sold, or shared any personal information to third parties for a business or commercial purpose in the preceding twelve (12) months. We will not sell or share personal information in the future belonging to website visitors, users, and other consumers.":1,"#Will your information be shared with anyone else?":1,"#How We Use and Share Personal Information":1,"#Sources of Personal Information":1,"#We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you express an interest in obtaining information about us or our medical services or otherwise when you contact us.":1,"#Facilitation in the delivery of our Services and to respond to your inquiries.":1,"#Participation in customer surveys or contests; and":1,"#Receiving help through our customer support channels;":1,"#We may also collect other personal information outside of these categories through instances where you interact with us in person, online, or by phone or mail in the context of:":1,"#L. Sensitive personal Information":1,"#Inferences drawn from any of the collected personal information listed above to create a profile or summary about, for example, an individual’s preferences and characteristics":1,"#K. Inferences drawn from collected personal information":1,"#Student records and directory information":1,"#J. Education Information":1,"#Business contact details in order to provide you our Services at a business level or job title, work history, and professional qualifications if you apply for a job with us":1,"#In Short: We collect personal information that you provide to us.":1,"#I. Professional or employment-related information":1,"#Images and audio, video or call recordings created in connection with our business activities":1,"#H. Audio, electronic, sensory, or similar information":1,"#Approximate device location":1,"#G. Geolocation data":1,"#Browsing history, search history, online behavior, interest data, and interactions with our and other websites, applications, systems, and advertisements":1,"#F. Internet or other similar network activity":1,"#Fingerprints and voiceprints":1,"#E. Biometric information":1,"#Pesonal information you disclose to START":1,"#Transaction information, purchase history, financial details, and payment information":1,"#D. Commercial information":1,"#Gender, age, date of birth, race and ethnicity, national origin, marital status, and other demographic data":1,"#C. Protected classification characteristics under state or federal law":1,"#Name, contact information, education, employment, employment history, and financial information":1,"#B. Personal information as defined in the California Customer Records statute":1,"#Contact details, such as real name, alias, postal address, telephone or mobile contact number, unique personal identifier, online identifier, Internet Protocol address, email address, and account name":1,"#A. Identifiers":1,"#Collected":1,"#1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?":1,"#Examples":1,"#Category":1,"#Categories of Personal Information We Collect":1,"#In Short: If you are a resident of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, or Virginia, you may have the right to request access to and receive details about the personal information we maintain about you and how we have processed it, correct inaccuracies, get a copy of, or delete your personal information. You may also have the right to withdraw your consent to our processing of your personal information. These rights may be limited in some circumstances by applicable law. More information is provided below.":1,"#10. DO UNITED STATES RESIDENTS HAVE SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS?":1,"#California law requires us to let you know how we respond to web browser DNT signals. Because there currently is not an industry or legal standard for recognizing or honoring DNT signals, we do not respond to them at this time.":1,"#9. CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES":1,"#If you have questions or comments about your privacy rights, you may email us at privacy@thestartcenter.com.":1,"#Questions or concerns? Reading this privacy notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us at privacy@thestartcenter.com.":1,"#However, please note that this will not affect the lawfulness of the processing before its withdrawal nor, when applicable law allows, will it affect the processing of your personal information conducted in reliance on lawful processing grounds other than consent.":1,"#In Short: You may review, change, or terminate your account at any time, depending on your country, province, or state of residence.":1,"#8. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?":1,"#We do not knowingly collect, solicit data from, or market to children under 18 years of age, nor do we knowingly sell such personal information. By using the Services, you represent that you are at least 18 or that you are the parent or guardian of such a minor and consent to such minor dependent’s use of the Services. If we learn that personal information from users less than 18 years of age has been collected, we will deactivate the account and take reasonable measures to promptly delete such data from our records. If you become aware of any data we may have collected from children under age 18, please contact us at DPO@thestartcenter.com.":1,"#In Short: We do not knowingly collect data from or market to children under 18 years of age.":1,"#7. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?":1,"#We have implemented appropriate and reasonable technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, despite our safeguards and efforts to secure your information, no electronic transmission over the Internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, so we cannot promise or guarantee that hackers, cybercriminals, or other unauthorized third parties will not be able to defeat our security and improperly collect, access, steal, or modify your information. Although we will do our best to protect your personal information, transmission of personal information to and from our Services is at your own risk. You should only access the Services within a secure environment.":1,"#In Short: We aim to protect your personal information through a system of organizational and technical security measures.":1,"#6. HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?":1,"#Engage with us in other related ways including any treatment":1,"#When we have no ongoing legitimate business need to process your personal information, we will either delete or anonymize such information, or, if this is not possible (for example, because your personal information has been stored in backup archives), then we will securely store your personal information and isolate it from any further processing until deletion is possible.":1,"#We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy notice, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as tax, accounting, or other legal requirements).":1,"#In Short: We keep your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy notice unless otherwise required by law.":1,"#5. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?":1,"#We may share your information with Google Analytics to track and analyze the use of the Services. The Google Analytics Advertising Features that we may use include: Google Display Network Impressions Reporting. To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across the Services, visit https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. You can opt out of Google Analytics Advertising Features through Ads Settings and Ad Settings for mobile apps. Other opt out means include http://optout.networkadvertising.org/ and http://www.networkadvertising.org/mobile-choice. For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the Google Privacy & Terms page.":1,"#Specific information about how we use such technologies and how you can refuse certain cookies is set out in our Cookie Notice.":1,"#We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to gather information when you interact with our Services. Some online tracking technologies help us maintain the security of our Services, prevent crashes, fix bugs, save your preferences, and assist with basic site functions.":1,"#In Short: We may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect and store your information.":1,"#4. DO WE USE COOKIES AND OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES?":1,"#Visit our website at https://thestartcenter.com, or any website of ours that links to this privacy notice":1,"#When we use Google Maps Platform APIs. We may share your information with certain Google Maps Platform APIs (e.g., Google Maps API, Places API).":1,"#We may need to share your personal information in the following situations:":1,"#In Short: We may share information in specific situations described in this section and/or with the following third parties.":1,"#3. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?":1,"#To identify usage trends. We may process information about how you use our Services to better understand how they are being used so we can improve them.":1,"#To respond to user inquiries/offer support to users. We may process your information to respond to your inquiries and solve any potential issues you might have with the requested service.":1,"#Based on the applicable laws of your country or state of residence in the US, you may have the right to request access to the personal information we collect from you, details about how we have processed it and to correct inaccuracies. You may also have the right to withdraw your consent to our processing of your personal information. These rights may be limited in some circumstances by applicable law. To request to review, update, or delete your personal information, please fill out and submit a data subject access request.":1,"#13. HOW CAN YOU REVIEW OR UPDATE, THE DATA WE COLLECT FROM YOU?":1,"#Data Protection Officer":1,"#South Texas Oncology & Hematology PLLC":1,"#12. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?":1,"#We process your personal information for a variety of reasons, depending on how you interact with our Services, including:":1,"#In Short: Yes, we will update this notice as necessary to stay compliant with relevant laws.":1,"#11. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE?":1,"#If you submit the request through an authorized agent, we may need to collect additional information to verify your identity before processing your request and the agent will need to provide a written and signed permission from you to submit such request on your behalf.":1,"#Upon receiving your request, we will need to verify your identity to determine you are the same person about whom we have the information in our system. We will only use personal information provided in your request to verify your identity or authority to make the request. However, if we cannot verify your identity from the information already maintained by us, we may request that you provide additional information for the purposes of verifying your identity and for security or fraud-prevention purposes.":1,"#Request Verification":1,"#Under certain US state data protection laws, you can designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf. We may deny a request from an authorized agent that does not submit proof that they have been validly authorized to act on your behalf in accordance with applicable laws.":1,"#We will honor your opt-out preferences if you enact the Global Privacy Control (GPC) opt-out signal on your browser.":1,"#To exercise these rights, you can contact us by submitting a data subject access request, by emailing us at privacy@thestartcenter.com, by visiting https://thestartcenter.com/contact.html, or by referring to the contact details at the bottom of this document.":1,"#How to Exercise Your Rights":1,"#Right to opt out of the collection of sensitive data and personal data collected through the operation of a voice or facial recognition feature (as permitted by applicable law, including Florida’s privacy law)":1,"#In Short: We process your information to provide, improve, and administer our services, communicate with you, for security, and to comply with law. We may also process your information for other purposes with your consent.":1,"#Yes":1,"#Banner de despedida":1,"#Cerrar":1,"#Gestionar cookies":1,"#Estrictamente necesarias":1,"#Anemia":1,"#No venda ni comparta mi información personal":1,"#Rechazar":1,"#With a disease like cancer, chances are that your medicine cabinet is going to get a little bit more robust. The last thing you’re going to want to do is run around town after each appointment, trying to locate your different medications. Having a pharmacy on-site so you can pick up your medication right after your appointment will smooth out some stress in your life and the lives of your family. With our automated services like auto-refill and reminder calls, you will not have to worry about ever missing your medication. Staying on track with your medications is the best way to feel better. Every medication, prescription, or over the counter need available in our pharmacy goes through rigorous quality controls to ensure you’re getting exactly what the doctor ordered.":1,"#We only hire excellent pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who prioritize accurate, friendly service. Our goal is to ensure your experience with START’s world-class quality remains consistent from the waiting room to the exit doors.":1,"#Our pharmacists are not only highly competent in their knowledge of various medications, but also in communicating what you should expect when taking them. If you have any questions about the medications you’re prescribed, please don’t hesitate to ask — your comfort with the treatment plans designed by our cancer specialists is extremely important, both to us and to your health and well-being.":1,"#Prioritize Your Well-Being with Quick and Easy Medication Pick-Up":1,"#START Offers You High-Quality Medication, Conveniently Located On-Site":1,"#Our Hiring Process Gives You Top-Notch Service":1,"#The Same Positive Attitude You Enjoy from START":1,"#How to Contact South Texas Oncology and Hematology Billing Department":1,"#Deductibles, co-payments, and coinsurance provide ways to share the cost of medical care, making coverage affordable.":1,"#After deductibles are met, the plan begins paying a percentage (usually between 70% to 100%) of covered services. The remaining amount, called coinsurance, is borne by the member. Coinsurance is a form of cost-sharing.":1,"#For example, if a member’s policy contains a $2,500 deductible, the member must accumulate $2,500 in covered expenses before reimbursement begins.":1,"#Our goal is to work with you to make your cancer care as affordable as possible. We offer financial assistance counseling, as well as insurance specialists specific to each insurance company.":1,"#Financial Assistance Counseling":1,"#Your active involvement with your insurance carrier is the key to ensuring you receive all benefits afforded to you under your policy. Educate yourself by reviewing the information below:":1,"#Additional rules for determining which plan pays first are, generally:":1,"#Deductibles are provisions that require the member to accumulate a specific amount of medical bills before benefits are provided.":1,"#Insurance, Billing, & Financial Assistance":1,"#Deductibles:":1,"#Coinsurance:":1,"#Tips on knowing the rules":1,"#What is Coordination of Benefits?":1,"#In some instances, a person may have three plans in effect at the same time. This is common for persons who become Medicare-eligible while their spouse is still actively employed. In this instance, the actively employed spouse’s plan pays first (because federal law requires it), and the retiree’s Medicare coverage pays second. Then, a benefit sponsored by the retiree’s employer pays third (tertiary), after Medicare.":1,"#Some plans will coordinate (or pay as secondary) up to charges. Others will only coordinate (or pay as secondary) up to what they would have paid if they had been primary. You will have a good chance of getting all your expenses covered if a secondary plan coordinates up to charges.":1,"#The plan of the spouse who has the earliest birthday in the year pays first on children. If two carriers can’t agree on who pays first, the coverage which has been in effect the longest pays first":1,"#For your health expenses, your plan pays before your spouse’s. Medicare usually pays first if you are not covered by a plan through someone’s active employment":1,"#Coordination of Benefits is a common provision in most benefit plans. It applies when a member has more than one health coverage plan in effect at the time services are rendered. Specific, industry-wide rules exist for determining which plan pays first (primary) on these expenses and which plan pays next (secondary).":1,"#Don’t be disappointed if the combination of all your coverages doesn’t pay more than the amount of the original bill. Your health coverage was designed to help with your health care expenses, not provide extra income.":1,"#Additional Resources":1,"#Read your plan documents and get a good understanding of what they mean. Speak with your employer or customer service representative if it gets confusing.":1,"#If you are covered by two managed care plans, such as a combination of HMOs or Point of Service Plans, you may be able to maximize your benefits by choosing the same primary care physician in both networks. You may find your secondary plan will pick up the office visit co-pays, emergency room deductibles, and hospital admission co-payments you pay out of your pocket (under your primary plan) when care is properly coordinated under both plans rules.":1,"#Skin Changes: This includes dimpling, puckering, redness, or thickening of the breast skin. The skin may also have a texture similar to an orange peel.":1,"#Changes in Breast Size or Shape: Any unusual change in the size or shape of the breast can be a sign of breast cancer.":1,"#Lump in the Breast or Underarm: A new lump or mass in the breast or underarm is often the first noticeable symptom. These lumps are usually painless but can be tender in some cases.":1,"#Aim to keep your weight within a healthy range, particularly after menopause, through a balanced diet and regular exercise.":1,"#Maintain a Healthy Weight:":1,"#Reducing Your Risk":1,"#Perform regular self-exams to become familiar with the normal look and feel of your breasts. Report any changes, such as lumps, pain, or changes in size or shape, to your healthcare provider immediately.":1,"#Breast Self-Exams:":1,"#Genetic testing for mutations in genes like BRCA1 and BRCA2 can provide more information about your risk and guide your screening and prevention strategies.":1,"#Consider genetic counseling to assess your risk based on your family history.":1,"#Genetic Counseling and Testing:":1,"#Breast MRI: For those at very high risk, annual breast MRI scans may be recommended in addition to mammograms.":1,"#Clinical Breast Exams: Have your breasts examined by a healthcare provider regularly.":1,"#Mammograms: Start regular mammograms earlier than the general population, as recommended by your healthcare provider.":1,"#Regular Screenings:":1,"#Monitoring Your Health":1,"#If you have a family history of breast cancer, it’s important to take proactive steps to monitor your health and reduce your risk. Here are some recommendations:":1,"#For women at high risk of breast cancer, medications such as tamoxifen or raloxifene can reduce the risk. These should be discussed with a healthcare provider to weigh the benefits and potential side effects.":1,"#Consider Preventive Medications:":1,"#While these factors can influence the likelihood of developing breast cancer, it is important to note that many people with breast cancer have no known risk factors other than age and gender. Conversely, not everyone with risk factors will develop breast cancer. Regular screenings and a healthy lifestyle can help manage and potentially reduce the risk.Understanding the type of breast cancer is crucial for determining the most effective treatment plan. Each type can behave differently and may require a specific approach to treatment.":1,"#Have more questions about breast cancer? We’re here to help. From understanding symptoms and risk factors to exploring treatment options and prevention strategies, our FAQ page covers what you need to know. Click below to find answers and support.":1,"#We believe healing extends beyond medical care. That’s why we’ve partnered with trusted organizations to offer wellness programs that nurture your body, mind, and spirit. From your first test to your final therapy session, we’re here to support and empower you.":1,"#Pregnancy Associated Breast Cancer":1,"#Metastatic Breast Cancer":1,"#Ductal Carcinoma in SITU":1,"#Caring for Yourself during Diagnosis":1,"#Young woman and her doctor":1,"#I have a family history of breast cancer. How should I monitor my health, and what can I do to reduce my risk of breast cancer?":1,"#While these steps can reduce the risk, they do not eliminate the possibility of developing breast cancer. Regular screenings and awareness of any changes in your breasts are crucial for early detection and treatment.Throughout your treatment, your healthcare team will monitor your progress and adjust as needed to ensure the best possible outcome. Regular communication with your medical team is essential to address any concerns and to understand your treatment options and plan.It’s important to discuss potential side effects with your healthcare team before starting treatment. They can help you manage side effects and provide support to improve your quality of life during treatment.The choice of treatment depends on the specific circumstances of the cancer and the patient’s overall health. Your healthcare team will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that best addresses your needs and preferences.Understanding the stage of breast cancer helps doctors to determine the best treatment options and predict the likely outcome of treatment. Early detection through regular screenings can help find breast cancer at a more treatable stage.Early detection through these methods can significantly improve the chances of successful treatment and better outcomes. It is important to follow recommended screening guidelines and consult with your healthcare provider about the best screening plan for you based on your age, family history, and other risk factors.":1,"#Common signs and symptoms of breast cancer include:":1,"#What are common signs and symptoms of breast cancer?":1,"#It’s important to remember that not everyone with a genetic mutation will develop breast cancer, and many people diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history or inherited genetic mutations. Regular screenings and a healthy lifestyle are important for all individuals, regardless of genetic risk.":1,"#If you have a family history of cancer, particularly in close relatives, it is important to discuss genetic counseling and testing with your healthcare provider. Knowing your genetic risk can help you and your Knowing your genetic risk can help you and your healthcare team make informed decisions about screening and preventative measures.":1,"#Individuals who inherit these mutations have a higher risk of developing breast cancer, often at a younger age. Besides BRCA1 and BRCA2, other genetic mutations, such as those in the TP53, PTEN, PALB2, CHEK2, and ATM genes, can also increase the risk of breast cancer, though these are less common.":1,"#Yes, breast cancer can be inherited. About 5-10% of breast cancer cases are thought to be hereditary, resulting from genetic mutations passed from parents to their children. The most common genetic mutations associated with an increased risk of breast cancer are found in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes.":1,"#Can breast cancer be inherited?":1,"#Reproductive History: Factors such as having children at an older age, not having children, and not breastfeeding can slightly increase the risk of breast cancer.":1,"#Previous radiation treatment to the chest area, especially during childhood or young adulthood, can increase the risk of developing breast cancer later in life.":1,"#Radiation Exposure:":1,"#Physical Inactivity: Regular exercise is associated with a lower risk of breast cancer.":1,"#Obesity: Being overweight, especially after menopause, can increase the risk due to higher levels of estrogen produced by fat tissue.":1,"#Alcohol Consumption: Drinking alcohol has been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer.":1,"#Certain lifestyle choices can affect the risk of developing breast cancer. These include:":1,"#Lifestyle Factors:":1,"#The risk of breast cancer increases with age, with most cases diagnosed in women over the age of 50.":1,"#Age:":1,"#Having a close relative (such as a mother, sister, or daughter) with breast cancer can increase an individual’s risk, indicating a possible genetic predisposition.":1,"#Family History:":1,"#Exposure to estrogen and progesterone over a long period can increase the risk of breast cancer. Factors that can contribute to prolonged hormone exposure include early menstruation, late menopause, and hormone replacement therapy.":1,"#Hormonal Factors:":1,"#Inherited mutations in certain genes, such as BRCA1 and BRCA2, can significantly increase the risk of developing breast cancer. These mutations can be passed down from parents to children.":1,"#Germline Mutations:":1,"#The exact cause of breast cancer is not fully understood but is believed to result from a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Here are some key factors that can contribute to the development of breast cancer:":1,"#What are the risk factors for breast cancer?":1,"#Understanding the type of breast cancer is crucial for determining the most effective treatment plan. Each type can behave differently and may require a specific approach to treatment.":1,"#A rare cancer that starts in the cells lining blood or lymph vessels in the breast. It can be a result of previous radiation therapy to the area.":1,"#These are rare breast tumors that develop in the connective tissue of the breast. They can be benign, borderline, or malignant.":1,"#Phyllodes Tumors:":1,"#A rare form of breast cancer that starts in the ducts and spreads to the skin of the nipple and areola, often causing crusting and redness.":1,"#Paget’s Disease of the Nipple:":1,"#A rare and aggressive form where cancer cells block lymph vessels in the skin of the breast, causing it to look red and swollen.":1,"#Inflammatory Breast Cancer:":1,"#This type has high levels of the HER2 protein, which promotes cancer cell growth. It can be more aggressive but may respond well to targeted therapies.":1,"#HER2-Positive Breast Cancer:":1},"version":875}]