Breasts cancer: Just reading those words can make very woman worry. Lots of Nigerian women die of breast cancer and the number is increasing by the year. These ten simple steps can help lower the risk of breast cancer. Not everyone applies to every woman, but together they can have a big impact, but first lets give some basic signs and symptoms of Breasts cancer.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF BREAST CANCER

A lump in the breast.
Puckering/dimpling or redness of the skin of the breast, like the skin of an orange.
A rash around or on one of the nipples.
A swelling (lump) in one of the armpits.
Discharge from one of the nipples (sometimes may contain blood).
The nipple changes in appearance; it may become sunken/inverted.
The size/shape of the breast changes.
The nipple-skin or breast skin may start to peel, scale or flake.

PREVENTION STEPS

1. Keep Weight in Check
Maintaining a healthy weight is an important goal for everyone. Being overweight can increase the risk of many different cancers, including breast cancer, especially after menopause.

2. Be Physically Active
Exercise is as close to a silver bullet for good health as there is, and women who are physically active for at least 30 minutes a day have a lower risk of breast cancer. Regular exercise is also one of the best ways to help keep weight in check.

3. Avoid Too Much Alcohol
Alcohol can be good for the heart, but when it comes to cancer, there’s really nothing good about it. Even moderate amounts increase the risk of breast cancer. In general, if you drink moderately (no more than one drink a day for women), the overall health benefits of drinking outweigh the risks. But if you don’t drink, don’t feel that there is a need to start.

4.Breastfeed, If Possible
Breastfeeding for a total of one year or more lowers the risk of breast cancer. It also has great health benefits for the child.

5. Avoid Birth Control Pills, Particularly After Age 35
Birth control pills have both risks and benefits. The younger a woman is, the lower the risks are. While women are taking birth control pills, they have a slightly increased risk of breast cancer. This risk goes away quickly, though, after stopping the pill, so stop now. If you’re very concerned about breast cancer, avoiding birth control pills is one option to lower risk.

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4 real this breast cancer of a tin scares me, I just self examined now after reading this....lol. very nice piece indeed as health awareness is key.