Breast Cancer

Get yourself examined to prevent Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is quite commonly diagnosed in women and almost 1 in every 8 is developing in it. While there are certain risks that cannot change, but what we can do is change our lifestyle to prevent it.

  • Minimize or avoid alcohol: According to the research, any person consuming more than 2 to 5 glasses of drinks daily need to be highly cautious about the Breast Cancer.
  • Be aware of family history: Having a personal or family member’s history may increase the risk and do let your doctor know about this. But do remember if your mother or sister who have this before, does not mean you will be developing it as well.
  • Check your breast every month: Checking your breast does not mean it can reduce the risks but helps to detect it earlier.
  • Quit smoking: As we know that smoking will bring the effects in lung, mouth cancer and etc. Although there is no link between smoking and breast cancer but smoking at an early age increases the risks.
  • Consume more vegetables and fruits: Eat raw or lightly cooked vegetables (broccoli, cabbage and etc) which consist of protein to offer the protection against it. While eat more servings of the fruits will also reduce the risks.
  • Exercise regularly: Regular exercise provides the powerful protection. Aim for a 30 minutes of exercise such as briskly walking in for 5 or more days in a week.
  • Keep a low fat diet: A low fat diet can reduce the risks of developing breast cancer by decreasing the risks of obesity.

For the sake of family members for those who love you, prevent and detect it earlier by changing your lifestyles.