·        Talk to your family to learn about your family health history

·        Talk to your doctor about your personal risk of breast cancer

 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 20, and every year starting at  
   40

3. Know what is normal for you - each month look at yourself in the mirror and feel your entire chest area, including under your arms and breasts in the shower. If you do this on a monthly basis, if something is different in the future, you will know.

·        See your health care provider right away if you notice any of these breast changes:

o   Lump, hard knot or thickening

o   Swelling, warmth, redness or darkening

o   Change in the size or shape of the breast

o   Dimpling or puckering of the skin

o   Itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple

o   Pulling in of your nipple or other parts of the breast

o   Nipple discharge that starts suddenly

o   New pain in one spot that doesn’t go away

4. Make healthy lifestyle choices

·        Maintain a healthy weight

·        Add exercise into your routine

·        Limit alcohol intake