Do the monthly breast exam after the baby has finished feeding or the breasts have been pumped. The actual exam is the same otherwise. The information is not intended, in any way, to be a substitute for professional medical advice nor should the information be relied upon for medical diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Prophylactic mastectomies have been performed for some women at very high risk for breast cancer.
Some studies link daily alcohol intake as a risk for breast cancer.
Also, some studies suggest a diet rich in Vitamin A reduces the risk. Obesity, linked an excess of caloric intake and sedentary lifestyle, places women at risk for breast cancer. Obesity more closely linked to postmenopausal breast cancer. However, it is a good idea to limit cholesterol and saturated fat intake especially given the link to heart disease. Pap smears are graded.