How to Increase Your Chances of Surviving Breast Cancer?

Is there any chance of breast cancer recurring? Well, there are certain risk factors that can cause recurrence of this disease. Being a breast cancer survivor, you need to know these risk factors so you can reduce chances of getting this disease again. Even if you are not a breast cancer survivor, you need to improve your breast awareness so you can help your friends and closed ones that have recently being diagnosed with this disease. It is important to consult your GP about the steps to take after being diagnosed with breast cancer. As you know health is wealth, so living a healthy lifestyle can strengthen the immune system of your body.

Do Exercises and Be Healthy
One of the most important steps you need to take is to get your heart rate up. For this purpose you need to carry out exercise on regular basis. If you carry out exercise on a regular basis, you will improve your sleep and mood. Regular exercise will also help you reduce stress, boost self-esteem and maintain a healthy weight. It is better to consult your GP and ask about an exercise plan that can suit your health condition and can easily help you reduce your extra body weight.

Avoid Intake of Caffeine and Alcohol
Smoking and alcohol consumption are two important risk factors that can increase breast cancer risk. You need to avoid the intake of alcohol and smoking of cigarettes. If you cannot avoid the intake of alcohol you need to limit its consumption. However, you still have a chance to develop breast cancer again if you do not smoke or drink. It is better not to use caffeine and alcohol so you can have a reduced or an average risk of getting this disease.

Get Screened and Do Self-Examination on Regular Basis
If you are an older woman, you need to attend a mammogram screening test offered by the NHS in the UK. Remember that more than 80% of breast cancers are found in women above 50 so you need to understand importance of screening for breast cancer. The NHS will invite you to your nearby screening unit, before you reach the age of 53. If you are a young woman, you will not receive invitations from the NHS for screening test. However, you can examine your breasts with the help of self-examination to know what is normal for you.