{"id":1166468,"date":"2025-10-21T10:40:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T14:40:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/news\/"},"modified":"2026-06-09T15:16:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T19:16:37","slug":"breast-cancer-health-risk-assessment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/news\/breast-cancer-health-risk-assessment","title":{"rendered":"This two-minute test could be your first line of defense against breast cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A two-minute test can reveal a person\u2019s breast cancer risk before it\u2019s too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One in eight women will develop breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. Due to increased awareness, early detection and new treatments, 5-year relative survival rates are over 90%, according to the American Cancer Society<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The key is early detection, which leads to faster treatment and better outcomes. Breast cancer often has no symptoms, so regular breast health checkups are important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to Norton Healthcare\u2019s Breast Cancer Health Risk Assessment<\/a>, individuals can learn when they should be screened for breast cancer. The brief assessment asks questions about health, lifestyle and family history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis two-minute risk assessment is a simple yet powerful tool,\u201d said Alissa J. Doll, M.D., breast surgeon with Norton Surgical Specialists \u2013 Breast Health<\/a>. \u201cIt helps us identify women who may need earlier or more frequent screenings before symptoms ever appear. Breast cancer doesn\u2019t always give us warning signs. That\u2019s why tools like this risk assessment are so important, because they help us stay one step ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mammograms are a critical tool for early detection and treatment of breast cancer. These low-dose X-ray screenings can identify breast cancer before symptoms appear, often detecting tumors when they are more treatable. Early detection through mammography significantly increases survival rates and reduces the need for aggressive treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breast cancer facts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n