There is an increasing body of knowledge suggesting that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and grains may play a role in lowering breast cancer risk. However, there is no conclusive evidence. However, there is no conclusive evidence. For the majority of women, fibrocystic changes are not associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. Obesity itself is not a risk factor.
Weight gain is a much greater risk factor, especially if the weight gain occurs after menopause.
There are several warning signs of breast cancer. The most common include a painless lump in the breast, an abnormal thickening of the breast tissue, or a change in density of the breast. ANY change in the normal appearance or texture of your breasts should be examined by your physician. The signs of a breast cancer recurrence can be the same as the initial warning signs for breast cancer. Lumps, thickenings, areas of different color, or swollen lymph glands should be checked by the woman's breast surgeon as soon as these changes are detected.