Limit fat, particularly from animal foods, to less than 30 percent of daily calories. Eat at least five fruits and vegetables daily plus plenty of whole grains. Be physically active on most days of the week. Maintain a healthy weight. Limit alcohol to one drink a day.
Breast cancer lumps usually aren t painful.
If you notice any changes in your breasts, see your doctor. Cysts usually aren t cancerous. Although benign lumps don t turn into cancer, cancerous lumps can develop near benign lumps and can be hidden on a mammogram. About 80 percent of all breast lumps examined by diagnostic tests are not cancerous. Surgery is the initial treatment for breast cancer.