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Women Above 40 years Should have a Breast Cancer Mammogram Every Year Breast cancer is common, with a chance of a woman getting it at 12 %, meaning that 1 in 8 women will develop it if they live to age 80. Breast cancer mainly affects women, usually after age 40, and especially those with a family history of cancer of the breast. For example, those who have a close family member who has ever had cancer, such as aunt, sister or mother. Other causes of breast cancer are: Smoking Alcohol consumption Women with a long uninterrupted exposure to their hormones are at higher risk, such as those who started to have monthly periods early, and had a late menopause. A prolonged uninterrupted use of female hormones contraceptive pills , and those who have had hormone replacement therapy, such as, after menopause. Overweight women tend to have more female hormones Lack of exercise Race: white people are at a higher risk than Africans People who have had some sort of breast diagnostic...

This is a dainty health tip to every woman who is concerned about lumps in their breasts. Before your lump breast is evaluated by a doctor, it is important to know how to personally check for any lumps in your breast. Steps to Check for Lumps in Breast Gentle to moderate kneading, rubbing and squeezing strikes with the hands are sufficient enough to induce increased lymph and blood flow to the breast. Gentle breast massage is of great benefit and lessens the risk of breast cancer. Firstly, use your fingers to gently smooth away from the nipple.Make this stroke slow, not fast, for it to be effective. Note: These movements travel from the nipple and directly away using no more pressure than what you would apply to your eyelid. Any more pressure would flatten the lymphatic vessels and stop the flow of toxins and fluids. Gently massage the breast with kneading-like motion, using lifting and pressing movements. Slowly and carefully use your hands to twist the breast in a clock-w...