LOW-FAT DIET HELPS TO DECREASE A WOMAN’S RISK OF BREAST CANCER

In recent years, researchers have discovered that a low-fat diet helps to decrease a woman’s risk of breast cancer. So does taking antioxidants—nutritional supplements such as vitamins A, C, and E—which promote healthy cell growth by giving a boost to cells that are at risk.

As mentioned previously, the one preventive measure you can take whether or not you ate at risk for breast cancer is doing a monthly self-exam.-1 recommend the following, depending upon your age:

• If you’re between 40 and 50, it’s important to examine your breasts monthly, get a complete physical exam every year, and have a mammogram every year or two, depending whether you fall into one or more of the high-risk categories.

• If you’re 50 or over, you should follow the same guidelines, except you should definitely have a mammogram once a year.

• If you’re under 40, you should have a mammogram only if you’re specifically at risk for breast cancer. Your own doctor will help you to determine the frequency. You should also be in the habit of performing a breast self-exam every month.

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