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Stage X empowers you to take control and reduce your risk of breast cancer

Small, proactive choices like lifestyle changes, breast self-checks and mammograms become powerful acts of care for your future self. It’s your chance to reduce the risk of breast cancer and stay one step ahead.

Doctors’ tips on your breast health

We asked leading oncologists for their thoughts on the importance of taking proactive steps and tips to reduce the risk of breast cancer.

Dr Tan Yia Swam

Surgeon, Director of Breast Friend Surgery & Wellness

Being proactive means building a good foundation, so that we can face any challenges in life, be it physical or mental illnesses.

Eat right, exercise, establish good social support, build mental resilience, do monthly breast self examination and yearly screening with a doctor! Breast cancer is just another illness, with early detection and treatments, patients can go on to have a full and fulfilling life.

Professor Benita Tan

Chairman and Senior Consultant, Division of Surgery at Sengkang General Hospital

Reducing our risks, early detection and treatment reduces the burden of treatment and saves lives. Alcohol, smoking, obesity, and sedentary lifestyle are proven risk factors that we can choose to control.

Start simple: Just 10 min of muscle building exercise daily and build.

Simply start: Book your *Free mammogram today!

Act Now, Live Strong!

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Take charge and reduce your risk of breast cancer

Healthy habits are one of the best ways to reduce your risk of breast cancer - from everyday lifestyle choices to regular breast self-care. Read on for some tips on how you can lower your breast cancer risk.

Primary Stage of being proactive against Breast Cancer

The primary stage is when we consider women to be in peak health. This is a crucial stage to reduce the risk of breast cancer before it has a chance to happen. Here are some ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Avoid or limit alcohol consumption

Even modest drinking is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer.¹

Maintain a healthy weight

Overweight or obese women have a higher risk of breast cancer, especially after menopause. It’s advisable to check your body mass index to know if you’re in the healthy weight range.²

Do regular physical activity

Regular exercise at moderate to vigorous intensity helps to regulate hormones, keep the immune system healthy and maintain a healthy weight.³

Pay attention to added hormones

Hormone replacement therapy during menopause or some birth control methods may increase the risk of breast cancer.⁴

Secondary Stage of being proactive against Breast Cancer

At this stage, it’s important to familiarise yourself with your breasts, so any changes can be further examined through tests or diagnostics.

Breast self-examination

This should be done every month⁵, the week after your period (for women who still menstruate).⁶ The goal is to identify breast cancer at an early stage, when it is easier to treat.⁷

Watch this video to follow the steps for doing a breast self-examination

Breast cancer screening

This includes regular mammograms, every 2 years for women above 50 years of age.⁸

Make an appointment for a mammogram screening today

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