Advanced risk assessment tool for predicting breast cancer

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A cutting-edge risk assessment tool, which considers genetic history, lifestyle, and other relevant indicators, was crucial in diagnosing actress Olivia Munn’s breast cancer. The tool calculates a patient’s estimated five-year risk and lifetime risk of developing breast cancer. An online version of the breast cancer risk assessment tool is available for anyone to take at bcrisktool.cancer.gov. Having access to such a tool empowers patients, underscoring the importance of proactive screening and early detection, potentially leading to more effective treatment and improved outcomes for breast cancer.

Source

Howard, Jacqueline. “This Risk Assessment Tool Helped Olivia Munn Discover Her Breast Cancer.” CNN, Cable News Network, 13 Mar. 2024, www.cnn.com/2024/03/13/health/breast-cancer-risk-assessment-tool/index.html.