| Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of deaths | | | | of 25. Although there is no concrete evidence but |
| from cancer in the United States. Every year around | | | | doctors say that women who have children early |
| 11,000 women die and 49,000 new cases are | | | | reduce their chances of getting breast cancer |
| diagnosed. However, there are things you can do to | | | | significantly compared to women who have their first |
| prevent breast cancer so that your risk is lowered. | | | | child in their 30s.o Breastfeed your baby for at least |
| Things You Can Do to Prevent Breast Cancer:o Diet: | | | | 6 months: The risk of developing cancer reduces if |
| If you improve your diet, you can dramatically reduce | | | | you breastfeed your child for at least 6 months. |
| the risk of getting breast cancer. Avoid foods like | | | | Remember, breast cancer can be treated and cured |
| pastries, pizzas, fried foods. Instead start eating | | | | if detected early. Doctors lay stress on this |
| more fresh fruits and vegetables. In addition, cut | | | | constantly. Women should go for regular breast |
| down on alcohol, tea, coffee and nicotine.o Exercise: | | | | examination after the age of 30; or they can do it |
| Make it a point to exercise at least for 30 minutes a | | | | themselves at home. There are many websites that |
| day. This will reduce the chances of developing | | | | teach women how self-examination can be done. |
| present by 30 to 40 percent. Having a healthy body | | | | However, as the age-old adage goes, prevention is |
| will allow it to fight not just against cancer but other | | | | better than cure. That is why you should take heed |
| infections and diseases.o Pregnancy: Doctors | | | | and work towards preventing breast cancer. After all, |
| advocate women having their first child by the age | | | | it is easier and cheaper than breast cancer treatment! |