breast self-awareness

> Know your risk • Talk to your family to learn about your family health history.

• Talk to your doctor about your personal risk of breast cancer. > Get screened • Ask your doctor which screening tests are right for you

if you are at a higher risk for breast cancer.

• Have a mammogram every year starting at age 40 if

you are at average risk.

• Have a clinical breast exam at least every three years

starting at age 20, and every year starting at age 40. • Sign up for your screening reminder at www. komen. org/reminder. > Know what is normal for you • See your health care provider if you notice any of

these breast changes:

• A lump, hard knot or thickening inside the breast or

underarm area;

• Swelling, warmth, redness or darkening of the breast; • Change in the size or shape of the breast; • Dimpling or puckering of the skin; • An itchy, scaly sore or a rash on the nipple; • Pulling in of the nipple or other parts of the breast; • Nipple discharge that starts suddenly; or

• New pain in one spot that does not go away. > Make healthy lifestyle choices • Maintain a healthy weight.

• Add exercise to your routine. • Limit alcohol intake.

• Limit menopausal hormone use. • Breastfeed, if you can.