Cancer is a serious disease, which remains a major health concern worldwide. There are many types of it, which affect different parts of the body and are known by their names. Breast cancer is one of these, which is the most common type of this disease. This is a disease that occurs when breast cells grow out of control and take the form of a tumor.

Men can also have breast cancer

This disease can affect both men and women, but cases of it are rarely seen in men. Mostly women are its victims. However, despite this, even today many people lack awareness about it. In such a situation, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is celebrated every year in October with the aim of making people aware about breast cancer.

Cause of breast cancer

This cancer can affect people due to many reasons. However, some of these reasons are such that they can be controlled. Lifestyle habits are one of them, which can be controlled to reduce the risk of this disease to a great extent. In this article, Dr. Bhuvan Chugh, Senior Consultant of Medical Oncology at Max Hospital, Gurugram, is telling about some such changes that by including them in your lifestyle, you can reduce the risk of breast cancer.

Keep your weight under control

Obesity increases the risk of breast cancer , especially after menopause. So try to eat a balanced diet that's high in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins.

Exercise daily

Aim for 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise per week or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise per week. Exercise lowers estrogen levels and aids in weight control.

Limit or avoid drinking alcohol

Several studies have indicated a link between drinking alcohol and the risk of breast cancer. To avoid this, do not consume more than one drink of alcohol daily.

Quit smoking

Tobacco use is also linked to many deadly diseases like breast cancer. It also causes many other harms. In such a situation, seek help to quit smoking to improve your general health.

Breast Feeding

If possible, breastfeed your children. If children are breastfed for 1.5 to 2 years, the risk of breast cancer can be reduced slightly.

get regular check up

To detect breast cancer at the right time, it is important to keep getting your checkups done regularly. For this, you can get a clinical breast examination or a mammogram test done.