10 Ways to Decrease the Risk of Getting Breast Cancer

Birth Control Pills

Birth control pills have many benefits like lowering the risk of ovarian, colon and uterine cancer, but it can increase the risk of breast cancer. As a woman ages, the risk is increased. Young women would be at less risk of developing breast cancer while on the pill than women who are over the age of 35.

Get Screenings And Exams For Breast Cancer

While not commonly thought of as a preventative measure, screening is the best way to find cancer early enough to be extremely treatable. A mammogram should be performed each year for woman over the age of 40. At each physical appointment with a doctor and gynaecological exam, the doctor should be doing a clinical breast exam too.

Every woman should be doing a self-examination while in the shower each day. When a woman is familiar with the normal bumps in her breasts, she'll know when there's a change that should be checked by a doctor. Early detection is important for fighting breast cancer and beating it.