A friend of mine's mother was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and now I'm worried I might get it. Does anyone know how likely a woman is to get to cancer if there is no history of it in her family? I heard that you don't need to have a family history of cancer to get breast cancer. Does anyone know if there's anything I can do to prevent getting it?
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I am sorry to hear that someone close to you has breast cancer. It is a very destructive and terrible illness. I have heard that you are much more likely to get breast cancer if someone in your family has it, but I suppose that some people get it without any family history. I haven't heard of any preventative measures, but you should get your breast examined by your doctor every year. That way, if you do get a lump it can be caught really quickly. Good luck!
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Doing regular breast self exams is one of the best ways to detect breast cancer early. And detecting it early gives you a better prognosis. You should check about once a month at about the same time every month, since your breasts tend to change size and shape during your menstrual cycle. If you're unsure about how to do a breast self exam, make an appointment with your doctor and she'll show you how to do it. Good Luck!
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