How to Lower the Risk of Breast Cancer

Lower the risk of breast cancer by following the recommendations of the studies that have been done, and learn from those who have had breast cancer. M.D. Anderson is one of the large cancer centers that does research in the field, and their work is helpful in understanding the risks.

Some risks are uncontrollable, like age and hereditary, but there are risks you can avoid, too.
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

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Step 1

Lose the weight.

Keep your weight down since weight gain and obesity are risk factors. A diet high in saturated fats also creates a risk.
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Step 2

Get to work.

Physical inactivity is one of the risks, so it is important to get exercise regularly.
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Step 3

Eliminate the oral contraceptives.

Birth control pills have hormones that create some risk for breast cancer.
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Step 4

Do not consume alcohol.

Alcohol consumption in a quantity of more than one drink a day is considered a risk factor.
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Step 5

Cut the tobacco use.

Tobacco creates an additional risk for all cancers, including breast cancer. Avoid second-hand smoke, too.
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Step 6

Eat fruits and vegetables, and not much red meat.

Diet has a significant bearing on the risk of breast cancer.
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Step 7

Learn your family history to study the genetic risks.

We have an article in Resources below to help you learn your family history for genetic risk of disease.
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Step 8

Take care of yourself.

Have routine screenings and do the BSE self-exams as recommended by the studies. Recommendations include a mammogram every one to three years after the age of 20, and every year after the age of 40. You cannot control aging which is one of the key risk factors, but you can be alert and practice early detection recommendations.
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Step 9

Practice a healthy lifestyle.

Lower the risk of breast cancer by using the information learned from the years of research on the subject. Practice a healthy lifestyle with exercise and proper eating, screening and self-exams, and knowing your genetic risks to lower the risk of breast cancer.

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copyright 2009 Linda Richard
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This is not medical advice, but is the current information available to lower the risk of breast cancer. Consult your physician if you need medical advice.