✓ 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.
✓ Although it is rare, males can also develop breast cancer.
✓ It is the most common type of cancer in females.
✓ About 85-90% of patients diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of the disease. This is why mammograms are recommended even when there is no family history of breast cancer.
✓ As a result of early detection through screening and with the advances in treatment, there has been a reduction in breast cancer mortality in the last 30 years.

How Can I Reduce My Breast Cancer Risk?

✓ Exercise
✓ Maintaining ideal body weight
✓ Reducing alcohol consumption
✓ Breastfeeding
✓ Healthy diet