Breast Cancer Awareness month is a health campaign organized by various international breast cancer charities every October. The campaign aims to raise awareness, for early detection, and gives support to those already inflicted by the disease.
Women and men alike are susceptible to breast cancer. Here’s what you can do to detect it early or lower the risk of developing it:
- Have a yearly checkup with your doctor
- Do a monthly self breast exam
- Eat more fruits and vegetables
- Exercise
- Don’t smoke