How can I lower my risk of breast cancer?

Maintaining a healthy weight and getting regular exercise can lower your risk for breast cancer. Laura Esserman, MD, director of the Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center, UCSF, also discusses therapies that can lower risk.

Getting regular physical activity is one of many steps you can take to help reduce your chances for developing the disease.

Studies suggest regular physical activity can reduce your chances of developing the disease.

Certain risk factors, such as age and sex, can’t be changed. But healthy habits can help.

Simple lifestyle tweaks may help protect your breasts and improve your overall well-being.

Studies increasingly suggest a connection, but you can take steps to lower your odds.