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The main risk factors as identified by the Institut Gustave Roussy:

1. Age, with more than 75% of cases occurring after age 50 and a median age of onset around 61 years.
2. A Family history, that seems to be more important for the closest degrees of kinship (such as a mother or sister) or in the case of several relatives already affected. This could indicate a possible genetic predisposition linked to the mutation of BRCA genes;
3. Geographical or racial factors, such as origin, hormonal variations, risk behaviors or urban areas of residence.
4. History of other diseases.
5. Parameters related to menstruation: early menstruation (before 12 years), late menopause (after 55 years), post-menopausal hormone treatments.
6. Factors related to pregnancy: early first pregnancy (before ~20 years) or late pregnancy (after about 35 years), low breastfeeding duration, the birth of fewer than two children,
7. Taking a birth control pill is not a risk factor
8. High doses of radiation received.
9. Lifestyle elements, like alcohol consumption, lack of exercise, overweight or a comfortable social environment.