1. Know the risks

• 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 higher risk.
• Have a mammogram every year starting at age 40 if you are at average risk.
• Schedule breast exams at least every 3 years starting at 20, and each year starting at 40.

3. Know the symptoms

• Lump, hard knot or thickening
• Swelling, warmth, redness or darkening
• Change in the size or shape of the breast
• Dimpling or puckering of the skin
• Itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple
• Pulling in of your nipple or other parts of the breast
• Nipple discharge that starts suddenly
• New pain in one spot that doesn’t go away

See your health care provider right away if you notice any of these changes and symptoms.

4. Make healthy lifestyle choices

• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Add exercise into your routine.
• Limit alcohol intake.