10 Ways to Decrease the Risk of Getting Breast Cancer

3. Get Screenings And Exams For Breast Cancer

While not commonly thought of as a preventative measure, screening is the best way to find cancer early enough to be extremely treatable. A mammogram should be performed each year for woman over the age of 40. At each physical appointment with a doctor and gynaecological exam, the doctor should be doing a clinical breast exam too.

Every woman should be doing a self-examination while in the shower each day. When a woman is familiar with the normal bumps in her breasts, she'll know when there's a change that should be checked by a doctor. Early detection is important for fighting breast cancer and beating it.