How to Reduce YOUR Risk Factors for Breast Cancer

Easier said than done is the rating of this article. Everyone should know a few things about breast cancer. Around 50,000 men and women will die from breast cancer this year. Reese Witherspoon is an Honorary Chairperson for the Avon Foundation and supports efforts for researchers to find a cure for breast cancer. Check over the following to determine some of the risk factors you may have for breast cancer.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

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   * Show support * Volunteer * Donate * Walk * Run * Encourage *

   I remember so many times grabbing my Nike's and heading out for the American Heart Association 5K. Well, in addition to that now, I put on my pink ribbon and join in the fun with the pink ribbon crew!
   
   STEP 1: Exercising daily reduces your risk for breast cancer.
   
   Guess what, so does a healthy diet.
   
   STEP 2. Eat healthy.
   
   Staying fit and eating right keeps you from being overweight which keeps your risk for breast cancer low.
   
   STEP 3. NO SMOKING (ANYTHING)
   
   Romeo y Julieta may be an elegant staunch symbol for you, but not for preventing cancer. Put down the smokes, even the expensive trump card and enjoy life a little longer.

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   Once you have looked at your lifestyle and checked off exercise, healthy eating and smoking, next lets look at your past.
   
   STEP 4. FAMILY HISTORY
   
   Did your mom, dad, sister, brother, daughter, son under the age of 50-55 have breast cancer? If so, your chances increase 50%. Little scary, so check with your family regarding their medical history. It is to your benefit and your children's benefit.

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   HERO

   STEP 5. M/F & AGE
   
   I put this one together because men are so much less likely to get breast cancer. And unless your family history is showing increased chances for breast cancer, most breast cancer doesn't show up until after age 55. However, and there is always a however. Keep up on all breast health exams and early detection methods. Go to your doctor regularly and seek advice as necessary.

Tips & Warnings

• Discuss breast self-exams with your health care provider.
• For information on topic, www.breastcancer.org
• Mammograms are compared year-to-year and take approx 20 minutes.
• You may request your mammograms.
• Early detection saves lives.

Resources

• cancer
• breast cancer
• exercise
• American
• pink
• smoking
• mammograms
• breast

[NatalieJ]

on 12/23/2009 Good advice. 5*

[grammastacie]

on 11/23/2009 made me stop and think......5* and recommend.

[evgnspaces]

on 11/23/2009 Breast cancer continues to be a problem for many, any means to help reduce the risk is good to know.