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BREAST HEALTH BASICS Tips to live by :
1 . Know your risk
Talk to your family to learn about your family health history
Talk to your doctor about your personal risk of breast cancer
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2 . Get screened
Ask your doctor which screening tests are right for you if you are at a higher risk
Have a mammogram every year starting at age 40 if you are at average risk
Have a clinical breast exam at least every 3 years starting at age 20 , and every year starting at age 40
3 . Know what is normal for you
See your health care provider if you notice any of these breast changes :
• Lump , hard knot or thickening inside the breast
• Swelling , warmth , redness or darkening of the breast
• Change in the size or shape of the breast
• Dimpling or puckering of the skin
• Itchy , scaly sore or rash on the nipple
• Pulling in of your nipple or other parts of the breast
• Nipple discharge that starts suddenly
• New pain in one spot that does not go away
4 . Make healthy lifestyle choices
Maintain a healthy weight Add exercise into your routine Limit alcohol intake Limit postmenopausal hormone use Breastfeed , if you can
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