The younger a woman is when she is initially is exposed to alcohol increases her individual odds of developing breast cancer. Additionally there is a dose-response relationship with breast cancer risk and alcohol consumption. Women who drank 15g of alcohol a day, which is more than one drink, had a significantly higher risk for breast cancer. The risk related to such alcohol consumption alone is higher than the risk of having a family history of breast cancer. It is not only what you ingest into your body that can influence breast cancer prevention, but also what you do with your body.
Female athletes have a reduced risk of breast cancer.
Additionally, women who get into the habit of exercising on a regular basis have a better chance at fighting the odds. Women who participate in four or more hours of physical activity per week during their reproductive years reduce their risk of breast cancer by 60 percent, compared to inactive women. It was also shown that regular exercise, even though possibly only a couple hours a week, also helps to reduce a woman's risk of developing breast cancer. Conclusion Recommendations for preventing breast cancer would include many aspects of a person's behavior. In addition to limiting fat intake, it is important to increase consumption of carbohydrates and fiber.