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How can one reduce the chance of getting breast cancer?

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Healthy Lifestyle: The best things you can do include avoiding estrogen-progesterone pills, smoking, and radiation exposure. Exercise, a healthy low-fat diet, and avoidance of alcohol will further reduce the risk. A summary of a recent epidemiological study can be found below: http://www.Medpagetoday.Com/meetingcoverage/sabcs/30072.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Wise question.: There is no absolute prevention, but abstain from caffine, maintain a vegitarian diet, stay away from "artificial" sweetners, flavoring agents. Get as much fresh air and exercise. Absolutely abstain from alcohol and tobacco !

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Dr. Travis Kidner answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Healthy weight: We are not able to control most risk factors for breast cancer, such as being female, aging, and family history. We can control our weight, as obesity is linked to an increased risk of breast cancer. Limit your alcohol intake, have babies, breast feed, and increase your physical activity. In addition we can perform routine screening. Early detection leads to the best chance of a cure.

Answered 5/16/2018

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