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What should i do now to prevent myself from getting boob cancer later on? besides not smoking?
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Breast exam: Yearly breast exam, baseline mammogram at 35 , breast feeding, birth control pills, pregnancy.
Answered 9/22/2012
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Diet: For postmenopausal women, excess body fat is definitely a risk. So watch your fat intake, exercise, and watch your overall bodyweight. (good advice to anyone - far more women die of heart disease than breast cancer). Avoid excess alcohol. Avoid longterm estrogen replacement.
Answered 9/21/2012
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