A healthy lifestyle can help reduce your risk of breast cancer.
Drinking even one alcoholic drink per day increases your risk of developing breast cancer. The more alcohol you drink, the greater the increase in risk.
Smoking is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer and quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your overall health.
Being overweight increases your risk for many diseases. Being overweight after menopause increases your risk of breast cancer.
Physical activity helps in weight management but also provides a whole range of other health benefits.
The more you exercise, the greater the reductions in breast cancer risk. Aim to do at least 30 minutes of moderate to brisk exercise on most days.
You can lower your risk of cancer by healthy eating. Combined with physical activity, a healthy diet will help you maintain a healthy body weight and reduce your risk of cancer.
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) may increase your risk of breast cancer. Talk to your doctor about options to manage the symptoms of menopause.
Get to know the normal look and feel of your breasts. See your doctor if you notice any unusual changes.
Ask your doctor about your risk of breast cancer and the need for screening.
As part of a three-year communications strategy, this campaign aims to lift brand awareness and increase breast screening rates, particularly among new screeners and priority groups, including multicultural, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and LGBTIQA+ communities.
