{"id":9760,"date":"2015-11-03T15:07:02","date_gmt":"2015-11-03T15:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sitemandev.wpengine.com\/?page_id=9760"},"modified":"2025-08-12T14:37:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T19:37:44","slug":"8-formas-de-prevenir-el-cancer-de-mama","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/siteman.wustl.edu\/es\/prevencion\/8-maneras\/8-formas-de-prevenir-el-cancer-de-mama\/","title":{"rendered":"8IGHTWAYS\u00ae para prevenir el c\u00e1ncer de mama"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":0,"parent":1941,"menu_order":97,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-left-nav.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"class_list":["post-9760","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"content_0_content":"[caption id=\"attachment_15394\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"210\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/siteman.wustl.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/8Ways_Image3.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-15394\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15394\" src=\"https:\/\/siteman.wustl.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/8Ways_Image3-210x300.jpg\" alt=\"8 Ways to Prevent Breast Cancer\" width=\"210\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a> These 8 simple steps can help lower the risk of breast cancer.[\/caption]\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/siteman.wustl.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/98366_BreastCancer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download PDF in English<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/siteman.wustl.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/SCC1710_8WaysBreastCancer_Bro_LRGPrint_REV.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Download PDF in English - Large print<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/siteman.wustl.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/SCC1708_8Ways_BuderCenter_BreastCancer_Bro_FNL-Rev3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download PDF for American Indian\/Alaska Natives<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/siteman.wustl.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SCC1630_8Ways_BreastCancer_Bro_Bosnian_R1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download PDF in Bosnian<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/siteman.wustl.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SCC1630_8Ways_BreastCancer_Bro_Spanish_VIEW.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download PDF in Spanish<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/siteman.wustl.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SCC1709_8Ways_BreastCancer_Bro_Vietnamese_VIEW.pdf\">Download PDF in Vietnamese<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<em>Breast cancer<\/em>. Just reading those words can make many women worry. And that\u2019s natural.\r\n\r\nNearly everyone knows someone touched by the disease.\r\n\r\nBut there is a lot of good news about breast cancer these days. Treatments keep getting better, and we know more than ever about ways to prevent the disease. These eight simple steps can help lower the risk of breast cancer. Not every one applies to every woman, but together they can have a big impact.\r\n<h2>1. Keep Weight in Check<\/h2>\r\nIt\u2019s easy to tune out because it gets said so often, but maintaining a healthy weight is an important goal for everyone. Being overweight can increase the risk of many different cancers, including breast cancer, especially after menopause.\r\n<h2>2. Be Physically Active<\/h2>\r\nExercise is as close to a silver bullet for good health as there is, and women who are physically active for at least 30 minutes a day have a lower risk of breast cancer. Regular exercise is also one of the best ways to help keep weight in check.\r\n<h2>3. Eat Your Fruits &amp; Vegetables - and Avoid Too Much Alcohol<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">A healthy diet can help lower the risk of breast cancer.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Try to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables and keep alcohol at moderate levels or lower (a drink a day or under).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>While moderate drinking can be good for the heart in older adults, even low levels of intake can increase the risk of breast cancer.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>If you don't drink, don't feel you need to start. If you drink moderately, there's likely no reason to stop. But, if you drink more, you should cut down or quit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"p1\">4.\u00a0Don't Smoke<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Smokers and non-smokers alike know how unhealthy smoking is.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>On top of lowering quality of life and increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and at least 15 cancers \u2013 including breast cancer \u2013 it also causes smelly breath, bad teeth, and wrinkles. Now that\u2019s motivation to stay smoke-free or work to get smoke-free.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2>5. Breastfeed, If Possible<\/h2>\r\nBreastfeeding for a total of one year or more (combined for all children) lowers the risk of breast cancer. It also has great health benefits for the child.\r\n<h2>6. Avoid Birth Control Pills, Particularly After Age 35 or If You Smoke<\/h2>\r\nBirth control pills have both risks and benefits. The younger a woman is, the lower the risks are. While women are taking birth control pills, they have a slightly increased risk of breast cancer. This risk goes away quickly, though, after stopping the pill. The risk of stroke and heart attack is also increased while on the pill \u2013 particularly if a woman smokes. However, long-term use can also have important benefits, like lowering the risk of ovarian cancer, colon cancer and uterine cancer \u2013 not to mention unwanted pregnancy \u2013 so there\u2019s also a lot in its favor. If you\u2019re very concerned about breast cancer, avoiding birth control pills is one option to lower risk.\r\n<h2>7. Avoid Post-Menopausal Hormones<\/h2>\r\nPost-menopausal hormones shouldn\u2019t be taken long term to prevent chronic diseases, like osteoporosis and heart disease. Studies show they have a mixed effect on health, increasing the risk of some diseases and lowering the risk of others, and both estrogenonly hormones and estrogen-plus-progestin hormones increase the risk of breast cancer. If women do take post-menopausal hormones, it should be for the shortest time possible. The best person to talk to about the risks and benefits of post-menopausal hormones is your doctor.\r\n<h2>8. Tamoxifen and Raloxifene for Women at High Risk<\/h2>\r\nAlthough not commonly thought of as a \u201chealthy\r\nbehavior,\u201d taking the prescription drugs tamoxifen\r\nand raloxifene can significantly lower the risk of\r\nbreast cancer in woman at high risk of the disease.\r\nApproved by the FDA for breast cancer prevention,\r\nthese powerful drugs can have side effects, so\r\nthey aren\u2019t right for everyone. If you think you\u2019re\r\nat high risk, talk to your doctor to see if tamoxifen or raloxifene may be right for you.\r\n<h2>Find Out Your Family History<\/h2>\r\nWomen with a strong family history of cancer can take special steps to protect themselves, so it\u2019s important for women to know their family history. You may be at high risk of breast cancer if you have a mother or sister who developed breast or ovarian cancer (especially at an early age) or if you have multiple\r\nfamily members (including males) who developed breast, ovarian or prostate cancer. A doctor or genetic counselor can help you understand your family history of the disease.\r\n<h2>Don\u2019t Forget Screening<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Despite some controversy, studies show that breast cancer screening with mammography saves lives. It doesn\u2019t help prevent cancer, but it can help find cancer early when it\u2019s most treatable.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>For most women, regular mammograms can begin at age 40, but specific recommendations vary by age and risk.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"p1\">If you are age 40 - 44:<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">You can choose to begin yearly mammograms.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>It is important to talk to a doctor about the risk and benefits of mammograms at these ages.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"p1\">If you are age 45 - 54:<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Mammograms are recommended every year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"p1\">If you are age 55 or over:<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Mammograms are recommended every other year. You can choose to continue to have them every year.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Clinical breast exams and self-exams are not recommended. But you should be familiar with your breasts and tell a health care provider right away if you notice any changes in how your breasts look or feel.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Other Important Risk Factors for Breast Cancer<\/h3>\r\nUnfortunately, there are also a number of important breast cancer risk factors that women have no control over. Knowing which ones apply to you can help you understand your risk and do what you can to lower it. If you feel you\u2019re at high risk, talk to a doctor or other health professional. These can increase a woman\u2019s breast cancer risk:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Older age, especially 60 years or over<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Family history of breast cancer<\/li>\r\n \t<li>First menstrual period (menarche) before age 12<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Menopause at age 55 or over<\/li>\r\n \t<li>First childbirth after age 35<\/li>\r\n \t<li>No children<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Tall height (5'8\u201d or taller)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Dense breasts<\/li>\r\n \t<li>History of benign breast disease (like atypical hyperplasia<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"layout-content","class":"","content":"[caption id=\"attachment_15394\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"210\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/siteman.wustl.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/8Ways_Image3.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-15394\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15394\" src=\"https:\/\/siteman.wustl.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/8Ways_Image3-210x300.jpg\" alt=\"8 Ways to Prevent Breast Cancer\" width=\"210\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a> These 8 simple steps can help lower the risk of breast cancer.[\/caption]\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/siteman.wustl.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/98366_BreastCancer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Descargar PDF en ingl\u00e9s<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/siteman.wustl.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/SCC1710_8WaysBreastCancer_Bro_LRGPrint_REV.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Download PDF in English - Large print<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/siteman.wustl.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/SCC1708_8Ways_BuderCenter_BreastCancer_Bro_FNL-Rev3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Descargar PDF para indios americanos\/nativos de Alaska<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/siteman.wustl.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SCC1630_8Ways_BreastCancer_Bro_Bosnian_R1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Descargar PDF en bosnio<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/siteman.wustl.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SCC1630_8Ways_BreastCancer_Bro_Spanish_VIEW.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Descargar PDF en espa\u00f1ol<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/siteman.wustl.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SCC1709_8Ways_BreastCancer_Bro_Vietnamese_VIEW.pdf\">Descargar PDF en vietnamita<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<em>C\u00e1ncer de mama<\/em>. Just reading those words can make many women worry. And that\u2019s natural.\r\n\r\nNearly everyone knows someone touched by the disease.\r\n\r\nBut there is a lot of good news about breast cancer these days. Treatments keep getting better, and we know more than ever about ways to prevent the disease. These eight simple steps can help lower the risk of breast cancer. Not every one applies to every woman, but together they can have a big impact.\r\n<h2>1. Mantenga el peso bajo control<\/h2>\r\nEs f\u00e1cil ignorarlo porque se dice muy a menudo, pero mantener un peso saludable es un objetivo importante para todos. El sobrepeso puede aumentar el riesgo de padecer muchos tipos de c\u00e1ncer diferentes, incluido el c\u00e1ncer de mama, especialmente despu\u00e9s de la menopausia.\r\n<h2>2. Sea f\u00edsicamente activo<\/h2>\r\nExercise is as close to a silver bullet for good health as there is, and women who are physically active for at least 30 minutes a day have a lower risk of breast cancer. Regular exercise is also one of the best ways to help keep weight in check.\r\n<h2>3. Eat Your Fruits &amp; Vegetables - and Avoid Too Much Alcohol<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">A healthy diet can help lower the risk of breast cancer.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Try to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables and keep alcohol at moderate levels or lower (a drink a day or under).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>While moderate drinking can be good for the heart in older adults, even low levels of intake can increase the risk of breast cancer.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>If you don't drink, don't feel you need to start. If you drink moderately, there's likely no reason to stop. But, if you drink more, you should cut down or quit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"p1\">4.\u00a0Don't Smoke<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Smokers and non-smokers alike know how unhealthy smoking is.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>On top of lowering quality of life and increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and at least 15 cancers \u2013 including breast cancer \u2013 it also causes smelly breath, bad teeth, and wrinkles. Now that\u2019s motivation to stay smoke-free or work to get smoke-free.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2>5. Amamante, si es posible<\/h2>\r\nBreastfeeding for a total of one year or more (combined for all children) lowers the risk of breast cancer. It also has great health benefits for the child.\r\n<h2>6. Evite las p\u00edldoras anticonceptivas, especialmente despu\u00e9s de los 35 a\u00f1os o si fuma<\/h2>\r\nBirth control pills have both risks and benefits. The younger a woman is, the lower the risks are. While women are taking birth control pills, they have a slightly increased risk of breast cancer. This risk goes away quickly, though, after stopping the pill. The risk of stroke and heart attack is also increased while on the pill \u2013 particularly if a woman smokes. However, long-term use can also have important benefits, like lowering the risk of ovarian cancer, colon cancer and uterine cancer \u2013 not to mention unwanted pregnancy \u2013 so there\u2019s also a lot in its favor. If you\u2019re very concerned about breast cancer, avoiding birth control pills is one option to lower risk.\r\n<h2>7. Avoid Post-Menopausal Hormones<\/h2>\r\nPost-menopausal hormones shouldn\u2019t be taken long term to prevent chronic diseases, like osteoporosis and heart disease. Studies show they have a mixed effect on health, increasing the risk of some diseases and lowering the risk of others, and both estrogenonly hormones and estrogen-plus-progestin hormones increase the risk of breast cancer. If women do take post-menopausal hormones, it should be for the shortest time possible. The best person to talk to about the risks and benefits of post-menopausal hormones is your doctor.\r\n<h2>8. Tamoxifeno y raloxifeno para mujeres con alto riesgo<\/h2>\r\nAlthough not commonly thought of as a \u201chealthy\r\nbehavior,\u201d taking the prescription drugs tamoxifen\r\nand raloxifene can significantly lower the risk of\r\nbreast cancer in woman at high risk of the disease.\r\nApproved by the FDA for breast cancer prevention,\r\nthese powerful drugs can have side effects, so\r\nthey aren\u2019t right for everyone. If you think you\u2019re\r\nat high risk, talk to your doctor to see if tamoxifen or raloxifene may be right for you.\r\n<h2>Descubra su historia familiar<\/h2>\r\nWomen with a strong family history of cancer can take special steps to protect themselves, so it\u2019s important for women to know their family history. You may be at high risk of breast cancer if you have a mother or sister who developed breast or ovarian cancer (especially at an early age) or if you have multiple\r\nfamily members (including males) who developed breast, ovarian or prostate cancer. A doctor or genetic counselor can help you understand your family history of the disease.\r\n<h2>Don\u2019t Forget Screening<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Despite some controversy, studies show that breast cancer screening with mammography saves lives. It doesn\u2019t help prevent cancer, but it can help find cancer early when it\u2019s most treatable.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>For most women, regular mammograms can begin at age 40, but specific recommendations vary by age and risk.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"p1\">If you are age 40 - 44:<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">You can choose to begin yearly mammograms.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>It is important to talk to a doctor about the risk and benefits of mammograms at these ages.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"p1\">If you are age 45 - 54:<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Mammograms are recommended every year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"p1\">If you are age 55 or over:<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Mammograms are recommended every other year. You can choose to continue to have them every year.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Clinical breast exams and self-exams are not recommended. But you should be familiar with your breasts and tell a health care provider right away if you notice any changes in how your breasts look or feel.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Other Important Risk Factors for Breast Cancer<\/h3>\r\nUnfortunately, there are also a number of important breast cancer risk factors that women have no control over. Knowing which ones apply to you can help you understand your risk and do what you can to lower it. If you feel you\u2019re at high risk, talk to a doctor or other health professional. These can increase a woman\u2019s breast cancer risk:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Older age, especially 60 years or over<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Family history of breast cancer<\/li>\r\n \t<li>First menstrual period (menarche) before age 12<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Menopause at age 55 or over<\/li>\r\n \t<li>First childbirth after age 35<\/li>\r\n \t<li>No children<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Tall height (5'8\u201d or taller)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Dense breasts<\/li>\r\n \t<li>History of benign breast disease (like atypical hyperplasia<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>"}],"custom_page_title":"","hide_right_sidebar":false,"flexible_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg_content","section_title":"8 Ways to Prevent Breast Cancer: ","basic_wysiwyg_alignment_options":"left-align","basic_wysiwyg_background":"white","basic_wysiwyg_stackable":["stackable"],"basic_wysiwyg_fullwidth":[],"basic_wysiwyg_content":"<figure id=\"attachment_836735\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><div class=\"figure_inner_wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/siteman.wustl.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/930050_SCC-PECaD-Breast-8-Ways_Image-scaled.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-15394\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-836735 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/siteman.wustl.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/930050_SCC-PECaD-Breast-8-Ways_Image-210x300.jpg\" alt=\"Image displays ideas of 8ightways to prevent breast cancer resource\" width=\"210\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siteman.wustl.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/930050_SCC-PECaD-Breast-8-Ways_Image-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/siteman.wustl.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/930050_SCC-PECaD-Breast-8-Ways_Image-717x1024.jpg 717w, https:\/\/siteman.wustl.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/930050_SCC-PECaD-Breast-8-Ways_Image-768x1097.jpg 768w, https:\/\/siteman.wustl.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/930050_SCC-PECaD-Breast-8-Ways_Image-1075x1536.jpg 1075w, https:\/\/siteman.wustl.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/930050_SCC-PECaD-Breast-8-Ways_Image-scaled.jpg 1434w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 210px) 100vw, 210px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">These 8 simple steps can help prevent breast cancer.<\/figcaption><\/div><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/siteman.wustl.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PECaD_2025_8Ways_Breast-Brochure_1up.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Download PDF in English<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Breast cancer<\/em>. Just reading those words can make many women worry. And that\u2019s natural. Nearly everyone knows someone touched by the disease.<\/p>\n<p>But there is a lot of good news about breast cancer these days. Treatments keep getting better, and we know more than ever about ways to prevent the disease. These eight steps can help lower the risk of breast cancer. Not every one applies to every woman, but most women will have some steps they can take to improve their breast health. And making even a single change can have benefit.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg_content","section_title":"1. Keep Weight in Check","basic_wysiwyg_alignment_options":"left-align","basic_wysiwyg_background":"white","basic_wysiwyg_stackable":["stackable"],"basic_wysiwyg_fullwidth":[],"basic_wysiwyg_content":"<h2>1. Keep Weight in Check<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to tune out because it gets said so often, but maintaining a healthy weight is an important goal for everyone. Being overweight can increase the risk of many different cancers, including breast cancer, especially after menopause.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg_content","section_title":"2. Be Physically Active","basic_wysiwyg_alignment_options":"left-align","basic_wysiwyg_background":"white","basic_wysiwyg_stackable":["stackable"],"basic_wysiwyg_fullwidth":[],"basic_wysiwyg_content":"<h2>2. Be Physically Active<\/h2>\n<p>Regular exercise is one of the best things for your health. It can boost mood and energy. It can help keep weight in check. And it can lower the risk of many serious diseases, including breast cancer. Try to get at least 30 minutes a day, but any amount of physical activity is better than none.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg_content","section_title":"3. Eat Your Fruits & Vegetables and Limit Alcohol (Zero is Best)","basic_wysiwyg_alignment_options":"left-align","basic_wysiwyg_background":"white","basic_wysiwyg_stackable":["stackable"],"basic_wysiwyg_fullwidth":[],"basic_wysiwyg_content":"<h2>3. Eat Your Fruits &amp; Vegetables and Limit Alcohol (Zero is Best)<\/h2>\n<p>A healthy diet can help lower the risk of breast cancer. Try to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables and limit alcohol. Even low levels of drinking can increase the risk of breast cancer. And with other risks of alcohol, not drinking is the overall healthiest choice.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg_content","section_title":"4. Don't Smoke","basic_wysiwyg_alignment_options":"left-align","basic_wysiwyg_background":"white","basic_wysiwyg_stackable":["stackable"],"basic_wysiwyg_fullwidth":[],"basic_wysiwyg_content":"<h2 class=\"p1\">4.\u00a0Don&#8217;t Smoke<\/h2>\n<p>On top of its many other health risks, smoking causes at least 15 different cancers \u2013 including breast cancer. If you smoke, try to quit as soon as possible. It\u2019s almost never too late to get benefits. You can do it. And getting help can double your chances of quitting for good: visit <a href=\"https:\/\/smokefree.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">smokefree.gov<\/a> or call 800-QUIT-NOW (in IL 866-QUIT-YES).<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg_content","section_title":"5. Breastfeed, if Possible","basic_wysiwyg_alignment_options":"left-align","basic_wysiwyg_background":"white","basic_wysiwyg_stackable":["stackable"],"basic_wysiwyg_fullwidth":[],"basic_wysiwyg_content":"<h2>5. Breastfeed, if Possible<\/h2>\n<p>Breastfeeding for a total of one year or more (combined for all children) lowers the risk of breast cancer. It also has great health benefits for the child. For breastfeeding information or support, contact your pediatrician, hospital or local health department.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg_content","section_title":"6. Avoid Birth Control Pills, Particularly After Age 35 or If You Smoke","basic_wysiwyg_alignment_options":"left-align","basic_wysiwyg_background":"white","basic_wysiwyg_stackable":["stackable"],"basic_wysiwyg_fullwidth":[],"basic_wysiwyg_content":"<h2>6. Avoid Birth Control Pills, Particularly After Age 35 or If You Smoke<\/h2>\n<p>Birth control pills have both risks and benefits. The younger a woman is, the lower the risks are. While women are taking birth control pills, they have a slightly increased risk of breast cancer. This risk goes away quickly after stopping the pill. The risk of stroke and heart attack is also increased while on the pill \u2013 particularly if a woman smokes. However, long-term use can also have important benefits, like lowering the risk of ovarian cancer, colon cancer and uterine cancer \u2013 not to mention unwanted pregnancy. So there\u2019s also a lot in its favor. If you\u2019re very concerned about breast cancer, avoiding birth control pills is one option to lower risk.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg_content","section_title":"7. Avoid Hormone Therapy for Menopause","basic_wysiwyg_alignment_options":"left-align","basic_wysiwyg_background":"white","basic_wysiwyg_stackable":["stackable"],"basic_wysiwyg_fullwidth":[],"basic_wysiwyg_content":"<h2>7. Avoid Hormone Therapy for Menopause<\/h2>\n<p>Menopausal hormone therapy shouldn\u2019t be taken long term to prevent chronic diseases. Studies show it has a mixed effect on health, increasing the risk of some diseases and lowering the risk of others. And both estrogen-only hormones and estrogen-plus-progestin hormones increase the risk of breast cancer. If women do take menopausal hormone therapy, it should be for the shortest time possible. The best person to talk to about the risks and benefits of menopausal hormone therapy is your doctor.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg_content","section_title":"8. Tamoxifen and Raloxifene for Women at High Risk","basic_wysiwyg_alignment_options":"left-align","basic_wysiwyg_background":"white","basic_wysiwyg_stackable":["stackable"],"basic_wysiwyg_fullwidth":[],"basic_wysiwyg_content":"<h2>8. Tamoxifen and Raloxifene for Women at High Risk<\/h2>\n<p>Although not commonly thought of as a \u201chealthy behavior,\u201d taking the prescription drugs tamoxifen and raloxifene can significantly lower the risk of breast cancer in woman at high risk of the disease. Approved by the FDA for breast cancer prevention, these powerful drugs can have side effects, so they aren\u2019t right for everyone. If you think you\u2019re at high risk, talk to your doctor to see if tamoxifen or raloxifene may be right for you.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg_content","section_title":"More Breast Health Tips:","basic_wysiwyg_alignment_options":"left-align","basic_wysiwyg_background":"white","basic_wysiwyg_stackable":["stackable"],"basic_wysiwyg_fullwidth":[],"basic_wysiwyg_content":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg_content","section_title":"Find Out Your Family History","basic_wysiwyg_alignment_options":"left-align","basic_wysiwyg_background":"white","basic_wysiwyg_stackable":["stackable"],"basic_wysiwyg_fullwidth":[],"basic_wysiwyg_content":"<h2>Find Out Your Family History<\/h2>\n<p>omen with a strong family history of cancer can take special steps to lower or manage their risk. You may be at high risk of breast cancer if you have a mother or sister who developed breast or ovarian cancer (especially at an early age)or if you have multiple family members (including males) who developed breast, ovarian or prostate cancer. A doctor or genetic counselor can help you understand your family history of the disease.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg_content","section_title":"Don\u2019t Forget Mammograms","basic_wysiwyg_alignment_options":"left-align","basic_wysiwyg_background":"white","basic_wysiwyg_stackable":["stackable"],"basic_wysiwyg_fullwidth":[],"basic_wysiwyg_content":"<h2>Don\u2019t Forget Mammograms<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Breast cancer screening with mammograms saves lives. It doesn\u2019t help prevent cancer, but it can help find cancer early when it\u2019s more treatable.<\/li>\n<li>Most women should get yearly mammograms starting at age 40.<\/li>\n<li>Women at higher risk for breast cancer may need to start mammograms earlier. So, it\u2019s best to talk to a doctor by age 30 about any breast cancer risk factors you may have and if you\u2019d benefit from earlier screening.<\/li>\n<li>Regularly doing breast self-exams is not recommended for screening. They haven\u2019t been found to have benefit. But you should be familiar with your breasts and tell a healthcare provider right away if you notice any changes in how your breasts look or feel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg_content","section_title":"Resources","basic_wysiwyg_alignment_options":"left-align","basic_wysiwyg_background":"white","basic_wysiwyg_stackable":["stackable"],"basic_wysiwyg_fullwidth":[],"basic_wysiwyg_content":"<h3>Online Resources<\/h3>\n<p>Not all resources are the same. View other organization&#8217;s websites that Siteman Cancer Center trusts for evidence-based information and support.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Your Disease Risk\" href=\"http:\/\/www.yourdiseaserisk.wustl.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Your Disease Risk<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"8ight Ways to Prevent Cancer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.8ightways.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">8ight Ways to Prevent Cancer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"American Cancer Society\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cancer.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">American Cancer Society<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cdc.gov\/genomics\/famhistory\">CDC\u2013Family Health History<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"National Cancer Institute\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Cancer Institute<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"SmokeFree.gov\" href=\"https:\/\/smokefree.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SmokeFree.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/llli.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">La Leche League\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-weight-growth\/about\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CDC<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/cdc.gov\/genomics\/famhistory\">\u2013<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-weight-growth\/about\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Healthy Weight, Nutrition, and Physical Activity<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"}],"exlude_from_left_sidebar":false,"add_twitter_feed":"sidebarNav","content_1_content":"","content_0_column_1":"","content_1_column_1":"","content_2_entry_0_content":"","content_2_entry_1_content":"","sync_id":"ID_NMuLkziq"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>8IGHTWAYS\u00ae Prevent Breast Cancer | Siteman Cancer Center<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Physicians at Siteman explain the main causes of breast cancer and healthy lifestyle practices you can adopt. 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