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· Move your hand down to 1 o'clock, then 2 o'clock, continuing until

you return to 12 o'clock.

· Continue in the same pattern, moving your hand in smaller circles

toward your nipple.

· Check the tissue under the nipple and look for discharge.

· Check the tissue under your armpit and surrounding your breast.

· Place your right hand behind your head and repeat the

examination on your right breast using your left hand.

How to Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer:

Early detection remains a very important factor in the fight against breast cancer, and prevention tactics are equally important. There are many natural ways for you to reduce your risk of developing breast cancer.

· Exercise regularly. Research shows that exercise will reduce your

risk of developing cancer.

· Manage your weight. Obesity is linked to the development of

cancer, and a healthy weight will reduce your risk.

· Get 15-20 minutes of sunlight per day. Sunlight contains vitamin

D3, which helps fight cancer cells and decreases the spread of

breast cancer. Studies show that vitamin D3 "encourages healthy

breast cell growth while making cells more resistant to toxins." In

fact, it's been shown that safely exposing your skin to the sun may

reduce your risk of developing breast cancer.

· Cut back stress levels:

Studies show that decreased stress levels, as well as a positive,

happy state of mind, work to counteract the development of cancer.

· Limit yourself to one alcohol drink per day for women, and two for

men. Excessive alcohol consumption increases the risk of cancer.

Eat a healthy diet rich in nutrients:

· Eat citrus fruits, such as grapefruits, oranges, and tangerines:

These fruits contain monoterpenes, which cleanse your body of carcinogens and fight the spread of breast cancer cells. Oranges and grapefruits, as well as apples, also contain calcium d-glucarate, an antioxidant that may reduce breast cancer by as much as 70 percent!

· Eat plenty of vegetables:

When crushed or cooked, cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, radishes, and rutabaga, release indole-3-carbinol, which prevents tumor growth and inhibits the spread of cancer cells. They also contain calcium d-glucarate, an antioxidant that may reduce breast cancer by as much as 70 percent. Also, tomatoes, especially cooked, contain lycopene, an antioxidant that prevents the development and spread of breast cancer and fights harmful free radicals.

· Eat whole grains and flaxseed:

They contain lignan, which "inhibits estrogen production, which may stop the growth of breast cancer." Lignan is found in flaxseed, pumpkin, sunflower and poppy seeds, whole grains (rye, oats, barley), fruits (especially berries) and vegetables.

· Drink green tea:

Studies show that drinking green tea or green tea extract may reduce the risk of developing breast cancer. This is because it contains epigallocatechin-3 gallate (EGCG), which inhibits the development and growth of breast cancer cells.