Exercise lowers breast cancer risk

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In just 30 minutes a day, a woman can lower her risk of breast cancer. You don’t need special equipment or a gym. Power walking is a good choice to make a difference!

 

Exercise lowers breast cancer risk by:

•  Helping you get to a healthy weight. Being overweight raises the risk of getting breast cancer. This is because fat cells make estrogen that can allow some types of breast cancer cells to grow.

•  Boosting your immune system. This could help stop or slow the growth of cancer cells.

 

Source: National Breast Cancer Foundation

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