09/12/2018
1. Know your risk
Talk to both sides of your family to learn about your family health history
Talk to a doctor about your risk of breast cancer
2. Get screened
* Talk with a doctor about which screening tests are right for you if you are at higher risk
* Have a mammogram every year starting at age 40 if you are at average risk
* Have a clinical breast exam at least every 3 years starting at age 20, and every year starting at age 40
3. Know what is normal for you
See a doctor if you notice any of these breast changes
* Lump, hard knot or thickening inside the breast or
underarm area
* Swelling, warmth, redness or darkening of the breast
* Change in the size or shape of the breast
* Dimpling or puckering of the skin
* Itchy, scaly sore or rash on the ni**le
* Pulling in of your ni**le or other parts of the breast
* Ni**le discharge that starts suddenly
* New pain in one spot that doesn't go away
5. Make healthy lifestyle choices
* Maintain a healthy weight
* Add exercise into your routine
* Limit alcohol intake
* Limit menopausal hormone use
* Breastfeed, if you can