In fact, breast cancer is not the leading cause of cancer deaths among women. That would be lung cancer which kills 67,000 women each year. For a woman in her 20s, lifestyle habits formed now will have a direct impact on future health and well-being. It is important to establish healthy eating habits, a regular exercise routine and avoidance of tobacco and excessive use of alcohol. During this decade, women add both fat and muscle to their bodies.
Bones are strong and metabolism is high.
These are also the prime childbearing years. The body produces estrogen, progesterone and androgens at peak levels. Occasionally, an injury to the breast will cause a benign lump which later disappears. But an injury will NOT cause breast cancer. Symptoms of cardiovascular disease are the same for men and women.