Breast cancer can be prevented by;
1) Controlling modifiable risk factors
2) Early Detection and management
Control of modifiable risk factors include;
*Eating healthy diet (more vegetables, more fiber rich foods, less processed foods, less fatty foods)
*Increased physical activity
*Maintain a healthy weight (avoid being overweight or obese)
*Reduce alcohol intake
*Avoid smoking (primary and secondary smoking)
*Breastfeed babies exclusively for 6 months
*Avoid long term (more than 5years) use of hormone replacement therapy
*Achieve full term first pregnancy before 30 years
Get Screened Now. Remember, Early Detection Saves Lives.
