Primary care providers, typically the first healthcare professionals patients interact with, assess the risk of chronic conditions and collect personal and family medical histories. In line with Singapore’s mammography screening recommendations, women aged 40-49 should consider consulting their healthcare provider to discuss the advantages and constraints of screening mammography. If necessary, they may undergo annual mammograms. However, the specific content of these discussions is not detailed. This primer focuses on breast cancer risk factors vis-à-vis commonly used screening tools for other chronic diseases that can aid primary care practitioners in evaluating and addressing breast cancer risk in their patients.