Breast Cancer Care: Healthy lifestyle cuts breast cancer risk but not a cure
Although individuals have different risks of developing breast cancer, eating a healthy diet and controlling weight gain can help cut the chances of developing the disease.That is according to Carolyn Rogers, clinical nurse specialist at Breast Cancer Care, who has been commenting in light of research linking obesity to earlier diagnosis of breast cancer.
Ms Rogers said: "Eating a well-balanced diet, maintaining a healthy weight, taking regular exercise and limiting alcohol intake can all contribute to reducing the risk."
She was also keen to remind people that making lifestyle changes does not eliminate the risk of developing breast cancer, although leading a healthy life can also have additional benefits.
Older women are at greatest risk of getting the disease, she suggested.
The University of Granada study referred to by Ms Rogers also revealed that morbid obesity increased the overall likelihood of developing breast cancer.
