Breast cancer: a reality for 1 in 8 women
October is breast cancer awareness month and with breast cancer now the most common cancer in the UK, it's more important than ever to be aware of. 1 in 8 women facing a diagnosis in their lifetime. Despite what many of us may think, only 3% of breast cancer cases are in women who carry genes that have been linked to the disease, with some cases also caused by life events that affect your hormone levels, such as pregnancy. However, there are some ways you can help reduce your risk of developing breast cancer.
Our cancer prevention recommendations include:
- Don't drink alcohol 🍺
- Be a healthy weight ⚖️
- Be more active 🏋️
- Breastfeed your baby (if you can) 👶
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