How can i take precautions against breast cancer?

Steps: Check your breasts for lumps. Get a yearly physical. Ask your doctor to examine your breasts. Get a screening mammogram.

Lifestyle factors: There are a few things you can do to lower your risk of breast cancer. If you have a strong family history, consider getting checked for the brca genetic marker. On more practical basis, limit alcohol consumption to no more than a drink or 2 per day (and mostly red wine). There is some evidence that regular exercise and avoiding weight gain make a difference.

5 easy steps: To prevent breast cancer 1. Maintain a healthy weight. Obesity increases your risk 2. Have children. (this decrease your risk) 3. Limit your alcohol intake 4. Breast feed 5. Increase your physical activity.