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Breast cancer has a number of risk factors that can increase our odds of a breast cancer diagnosis...

Risk Factors we can’t control

These are the most common risk factors for cancer, that we cannot control:

•  Growing older
•  Exposure to certain chemicals and other substances
•  Some viruses and bacteria
•  Certain hormones
•  Family history of cancer
•  Medications

Risk Factors we CAN control

Risk factors that can increase your risk of developing
cancers, that we DO have control over:

•  Smoking
•  Diet/Nutrition
•  Body Weight
•  Alcohol
•  Exercise
•  Sun Exposure
•  Exposure to Hazardous Materials

What Can We Do?

The best thing we can do for our health is to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Try to exercise regularly, maintain   a healthy body weight, eat healthy, nutritious foods, don’t smoke and use alcohol in moderation.
 

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