In the UK, breast cancer affects one in every 12 women at some time in their lives. For those with a family history of the disease their risk is likely to be at least double this.
Because we still have limited understanding about the causes of breast cancer there is little firm advice we can give to help women reduce their risk.
However, one option open to those at high risk is to take part in a study called IBIS which is being run by the United Kingdom Co-ordinating Committee on Cancer Research.
For more information write to:
The Study Co-ordinators
IBIS
PO Box 123
Lincoln's Inn Fields
London WC2A 3PX
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