Brand Insights Know Your Risks. Take Control of Your Breast Health. While the average risk of a woman in the United States developing breast cancer in her lifetime is 13%, those who are at increased risk due to factors such as genetics, ancestry or family medical history have up to a 60% chance of developing the disease. What Does It Mean to Be at High Risk? Factors that can elevate an individual's risk for developing breast cancer include: Family history of breast or ovarian cancer (i.e., first-degree relatives such as a mother or daughter) or personal previous diagnosis Multiple family members diagnosed with sarcoma, breast, prostate, ovarian or pancreatic cancer Family history of male breast cancer Jewish ancestry, particularly Ashkenazi Jewish heritage Certain inherited genetic mutations, including in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes Dense breast tissue History of radiation therapy to the chest area History of breast biopsies The average risk for a woman in the United States developing breast cancer in her lifetime is 13%. Those who are at increased risk due to factors such as genetics, ancestry or family medical history have up to a 60% chance of developing the disease. When detected early, the relative five-year survival rate is 99%. Take Control of Your Breast Health When breast cancer is detected early, the five-year relative survival rate is 99%. That's why City of Hope offers a comprehensive High-Risk Breast Cancer Program at its Lake County and North Shore locations, with appointments available in as little as one week - so women can quickly get the answers they need to take control of their health. Presented by City of Hope® Cancer Center CityH The cancer experts at City of Hope are available to support women who believe they are at high risk for developing breast cancer, are seeking an opinion on their individualized risk factors, or have previously been diagnosed with breast cancer and are seeking a formal ongoing surveillance program. The team guides patients step by step through a personalized risk assessment process which may include imaging and genetic testing, depending on the need and collaborates with patients to develop an individualized monitoring or prevention plan based on their results. This may include lifestyle recommendations to reduce risk, or referrals to additional City of Hope clinical specialists to address preventative treatment options. Those unsure whether they should consider making an appointment for a high-risk breast cancer screening can visit rmt.cityofhope.org to access the City of Hope Risk Management Tool. Developed by physicians, this three- to five-minute assessment helps individuals understand their individualized risk for the most common cancer types, including breast cancer, and provides personalized recommendations. City of Hope Cancer Center 2520 Elisha Ave. Zion, IL 60099 City of Hope Cancer Care North Shore 9300 Waukegan Road Morton Grove, IL 60053 Scan the QR code or visit www.cityofhope.org/chicago-high-risk-breast to learn more or schedule an appointment with the City of Hope High-Risk Breast Cancer Program. Brand Insights Know Your Risks . Take Control of Your Breast Health . While the average risk of a woman in the United States developing breast cancer in her lifetime is 13 % , those who are at increased risk due to factors such as genetics , ancestry or family medical history have up to a 60 % chance of developing the disease . What Does It Mean to Be at High Risk ? Factors that can elevate an individual's risk for developing breast cancer include : Family history of breast or ovarian cancer ( i.e. , first - degree relatives such as a mother or daughter ) or personal previous diagnosis Multiple family members diagnosed with sarcoma , breast , prostate , ovarian or pancreatic cancer Family history of male breast cancer Jewish ancestry , particularly Ashkenazi Jewish heritage Certain inherited genetic mutations , including in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes Dense breast tissue History of radiation therapy to the chest area History of breast biopsies The average risk for a woman in the United States developing breast cancer in her lifetime is 13 % . Those who are at increased risk due to factors such as genetics , ancestry or family medical history have up to a 60 % chance of developing the disease . When detected early , the relative five - year survival rate is 99 % . Take Control of Your Breast Health When breast cancer is detected early , the five - year relative survival rate is 99 % . That's why City of Hope offers a comprehensive High - Risk Breast Cancer Program at its Lake County and North Shore locations , with appointments available in as little as one week - so women can quickly get the answers they need to take control of their health . Presented by City of Hope® Cancer Center CityH The cancer experts at City of Hope are available to support women who believe they are at high risk for developing breast cancer , are seeking an opinion on their individualized risk factors , or have previously been diagnosed with breast cancer and are seeking a formal ongoing surveillance program . The team guides patients step by step through a personalized risk assessment process which may include imaging and genetic testing , depending on the need and collaborates with patients to develop an individualized monitoring or prevention plan based on their results . This may include lifestyle recommendations to reduce risk , or referrals to additional City of Hope clinical specialists to address preventative treatment options . Those unsure whether they should consider making an appointment for a high - risk breast cancer screening can visit rmt.cityofhope.org to access the City of Hope Risk Management Tool . Developed by physicians , this three- to five - minute assessment helps individuals understand their individualized risk for the most common cancer types , including breast cancer , and provides personalized recommendations . City of Hope Cancer Center 2520 Elisha Ave. Zion , IL 60099 City of Hope Cancer Care North Shore 9300 Waukegan Road Morton Grove , IL 60053 Scan the QR code or visit www.cityofhope.org/chicago-high-risk-breast to learn more or schedule an appointment with the City of Hope High - Risk Breast Cancer Program .