Breast cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the cells of the breast. It typically forms in the ducts (tubes that carry milk to the nipple) or lobules (glands that produce milk). Breast cancer can occur in both men and women. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women.
Breast cancer is associated with non-modifiable risk factors such as increasing age, female gender, early age of menarche, late age of menopause (after 55 years of age), and family history.
Certain lifestyle choices can help reduce the risk. Maintaining a healthy weight, engaging in regular physical activity, limiting alcohol consumption, not smoking, and breastfeeding may lower the chances of developing breast cancer.
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Having the first child before the age of 30, and breastfeeding the child for at least 12 months reduces the risk of breast cancer in the mother. Additionally avoiding hormone replacement therapy after menopause (especially estrogen + progesterone) also reduces risk.
Doing exercise and weight reduction also reduce the risk. Women who get regular exercise (physical activity) have a 10%-20% lower risk of breast cancer risk. The American Cancer Society recommends getting 2 and a half -5 hours of moderate physical activity a week, or 1-2 hours of vigorous activity. Exercise helps control weight, lowers blood estrogen and boosts the immune system.
Some studies have suggested that diets that are high in fruits and vegetables and calcium-rich dairy products, but low in red and processed meats might lower the risk of breast cancer.
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