4 healthy habits to help lower your risk of breast cancer, according to an oncologist

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a woman undergoing a mammogram screening for breast cancer in a doctor's office
Regular screenings such as mammograms are a key part of catching cancer early, when it's most treatable.

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An oncologist was shocked to learn she had breast cancer. She had no symptoms and thought she was low-risk.

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Dr. Sue Hwang, a radiation oncologist, said her own experience with breast cancer helped her see vulnerability as a strength instead of a weakness.

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A dietitian and cancer survivor shares 3 diet tips she swears by — helping her to complete 27 triathlons

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Cassandra Burke ran her first triathlon after finishing cancer treatment in her early 40s. It inspired her to become a personal trainer and dietitian.

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After my double mastectomy, I turned my side hustle into a full-time business. We did $60,000 in one month.

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Bette Bentley went all-in on Skimpies from her hospital bed after her double mastectomy.

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Olivia Munn had a clear mammogram and no symptoms of breast cancer. A 2-minute online test led to her diagnosis at 43.

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Olivia Munn said a quick online test led to her stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis.

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Kathy Bates says she decided against reconstruction surgery after breast cancer: 'I kind of enjoy not having breasts'

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Kathy Bates reveals why she decided not to get breast reconstruction surgery after getting a double mastectomy.

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Breast cancer is on the rise in women under 50. It could be linked to 2 lifestyle factors.

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Rates of breast cancer rose by 1% each year between 2012 and 2021.

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Can you starve cancer cells with a low-carb diet? A clinical trial seeks to find out

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Jeannie Kim was 55 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

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I planned on retiring this year but was then diagnosed with cancer. Retirement may need to be put off, and I'm devastated.

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The author was looking to retire but then was diagnosed with breast cancer.

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When my wife died at 39, I raised our daughter alone. My parenting style is 'whatever gets us through the day.'

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Peter Danes (not pictured) has been raising his daughter alone since she was four.

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