What Is Tyrer Cuzick Risk
The Tyrer-Cuzick Tool Assesses Breast Cancer Risk Based on a Woman’s Answers to a Series of Questions, Including Age at First Period, Height, Weight...
The Tyrer-Cuzick tool assesses breast cancer risk based on a woman’s answers to a series of questions, including age at first period, height, weight, childbearing history, family history of breast cancer, menopausal status, and any use of hormone replacement therapy.
What is considered a high Tyrer-cuzick score?
Less than 15% is considered average risk. Between 15-19% is considered intermediate risk. Greater than 20% is considered high risk.
What is a high Tc score?
A score of 15–19% indicates an intermediate risk of developing breast cancer. Doctors may recommend additional testing for some people at this risk level, such as those with dense breast tissue.