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BREAST CANCER PREVENTION

Doctors are not exactly sure of the causes of breast cancer, and therefore, how do we prevent it. The easiest way of checking and making sure you don't have this disease is having regular check-ups with your doctor and doing a 'Breast Self-Examination'. If you are under the age of 30 it is better to do a self-examination. However, studies show if you are 40 and above you should have a check-up or mammogram anually. Be aware and spread the message.

Women can also prevent breast cancer by changing a few factors of how they live. By lowering the risk factors, they can better ensure a healthy life with less chance of getting breast cancer. Here are some examples of controllable risk factors: However, there are still some risk factors that cannot be controlled, such as:
 * What you eat
 * How much you weigh and maintaining a healthy weight
 * How much you exercise
 * Whether you smoke
 * Whether you drink alcohol
 * If you drink alcohol frequently and how much
 * The types of chemicals in your environment
 * Whether you took hormone replacement therapy for menopausal symptoms for five years or longer.
 * Age
 * Personal History of Breast Cancer
 * Family History
 * Certain Breast Changes
 * Genetic Alterations of the Breast
 * Menstrual history
 * Race
 * Radiation therapy to the chest before 30
 * Breast Density
 * Exposure to DES (diethylstilbestrol, an estrogen like hormone)
 * Late pregnancy/ no pregnancy

QUIZ QUESTION: What is one way you can change your daily lifestyle in order to reduce chances of having breast cancer?