Dr. Mai Brooks is a surgical oncologist/general surgeon, with expertise in early detection and prevention of cancer. More at www.drbrooksmd.com, thecancerexperience.wordpress.com and progressreportoncancer.wordpress.com.

To find out if you are at high risk for developing breast cancer, you can calculate your profile based on instructions in this publication.

This is a general perspective on breast cancer risk calculation and prediction, from a physician’s viewpoint