You should conduct a self-breast exam every month and visit a doctor at least once a year for a regular checkup.¬Ý
Having a relative that has been diagnosed with breast cancer does increase the likelihood of being diagnosed.
While a high-fat diet will increase your risk of breast cancer since fat can fuel tumor growth, a low-fat diet will reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Even drinking in moderation has been proven to increase the chances of breast cancer.
It has not been proven that smoking directly contributes to breast cancer. However, with the health risks associated with smoking regularly, life expectancy is reduced greatly.