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 Joanne Wood

IN MANY CASES - BREAST CANCER CAN BE PREVENTED

-information provided by Breast Cancer Fund and Mayo Clinic

Breast cancer now strikes more women throughout the world than any other type of cancer, except for skin cancer. In the United States, a woman's lifetime risk is 1 in 8.  In the United States, no more than 1 in 10 women with breast cancer has a genetic history of the disease, and a growing body of scientific evidence points to toxic chemicals and radiation as factors in the sharp rise of breast cancer incidence.

Breast cancer is a complex disease, but by making healthy choices, you can reduce your exposure to harmful chemicals in your everyday environment and reduce your risk.  By advocating for elimination of these preventable causes of breast cancer, we can work to stop this disease before it starts and create a world free of breast cancer.

 5 TIPS TO REDUCE YOU
RISK OF BREAST CANCER

• Create a Healthy Home – replace your plastics and toxic household cleaners with safer alternatives
• Eat Smart – eat pesticide-free fruit and vegetables and if you are going to eat animal based products, make sure they are hormone-free meat and dairy products
• Choose Safe Cosmetics – avoid cosmetic and personal care products that contain chemicals linked to cancer and birth defect
• Get Outside - Take a walk with your family. Ride a bike. Hit the gym. Discover the health benefits of exercise, beyond weight loss.
• Join the Campaign – Spread the word about prevention and join the Breast Cancer Fund in advocating for elimination of these preventable links to breast cancer.

Learn more about the Breast Cancer Fund.

Learn more about these easy actions to help reduce your risk through the Breast Cancer Fund and LUNA’s PurePrevention.org campaign.

DIET AND EXERCISE AS BREAST CANCER PREVENTION STRATEGIES

LIMIT ALCOHOL INTAKE

MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT

STAY PHYSICALLY ACTIVE

LIMIT FAT IN YOUR DIET

Please visit Mayo Clinic website for more details :

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