Understanding the Importance of Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Scores

Actress Olivia Munn shared her breast cancer diagnosis and emphasized the importance of breast cancer risk assessment scores, which calculate the likelihood of developing breast cancer based on medical and family history. Tools like the Gail model and IBIS Breast Cancer Evaluation Tool are available online, but experts stress the need for professional follow-up due to limitations in assessing certain risk factors. Guidelines for breast cancer screenings are evolving, with new recommendations suggesting all women get screened every other year starting at age 40.