Keep your shots up to date. Adults need a tetanus-diphtheria booster every 10 years. People 50 or older and others at risk should get a flu shot. Ask your doctor if you need other shots. Check your breasts.
Breast cancer is the second most common cause of death for women.
Examine your breasts every month beginning about age 20. Talk to your doctor about how to check your breasts. Have your doctor check your breasts every 1 to 2 years beginning when you're 40. After age 50, you should have a mammogram every 1 to 2 years. Get regular Pap smears.