The month of October recognizes breast cancer and helps people become more aware of the facts and prevention methods that are behind this disease. Learn more!
There are certain measures you can take to stay healthy and reduce your risk of breast cancer:
- Don’t smoke
- Eat your fruits and vegetables & maintain a healthy weight
- Get a mammogram and conduct regular self-examinations
There are certain risk factors that cannot be changed such as age, gender and family history, but you can take certain steps like those listed above to lower your risk and catch the disease early.