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Healthy choices; healthy breasts
Five tips for reducing risks of breast cancer.
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Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in Scotland.
Attending breast screening every 3 years is the best way to detect breast cancer.
Another way to detect breast cancer is to be breast aware. Get to know how your breasts look and feel. If you notice any changes, then see a doctor or nurse.
There are also things that women can do to reduce the risk of breast cancer.
This booklet gives 5 tips on what to do and explains where to go for more information.
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Drink within sensible limits
Women who drink more than 1-2 units of alcohol a day may have an increased risk of developing breast cancer. This is the same as a small glass of wine or pub measure of vodka. The more you cut down on alcohol the more you reduce the risk.
Tip: Have a couple of alcohol free days each week.
For more information and advice, please visit
https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/alcohol or speak to a member of staff.
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Be More Active
Exercise has many health benefits. Being active helps maintain a healthy weight. It may also boost your immune system.
Take at least 30 minutes of exercise five times a week.
Tip: Exercise simply by walking each day.
For more information and advice, please speak to a member of staff or visithttps://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/keeping-active/health-benefits
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3Maintain a healthy weight
After menopause, women who are more than 3 stone overweight have a higher risk of breast cancer.
Try and keep your weight within the normal range for your height.
Tip: Use a small plate to help reduce portion sizes.
For more information, please speak to a member of staff or visithttps://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/food-and-nutrition
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Eat Well
Use the eat well plate to help you get the balance right on how much of what you should eat.
For a healthy diet, eat:• 5 portions of fruit and vegetables;• Plenty of bread, rice and potatoes – choose wholegrain varieties if you can;• Some meat, fish, eggs, beans and other non dairy sources of protein;• Small amount of foods and drinks high in fat and sugar.
Tip: Snack on fresh fruit and vegetables instead of high fat or sugary snacks.
For more information and advice, please speak to a member of staff or visit https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/food-and-nutrition/eating-well/eatwell-guide-how-to-eat-a-healthy-balanced-diet
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Be Breast Aware
Being breast aware means getting to know your breasts. It is important that you look and feel for changes such as:• Lumps• Skin like orange peel• Crusty nipples• Turned in nipples• Leaky nipples• DimplesIf you notice any changes at all, you need to see a doctor straight away. Don’t get scared; get checked.
Tip: Check your breasts regularly. You can do this in the bath, shower or when getting dressed.
For more information and advice, please speak to a member of staff or visit https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/cancer/cancer-types-in-adults/breast-cancer-female
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Your Appointment
Remember, breast screening is the best way to detect breast cancer.
You will receive an appointment when we are in your area.
Please attend when invited.
For more information, please visit our website www.nhsggc.org.uk/phsu or speak to a member of staff.
West of ScotlandBreast Screening ServiceStock Exchange Court77 Nelson Mandela PlaceGlasgow G2 1QT
Tel: 0141 800 8800Textphone: 0141 800 8858
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Your Questions
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