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Breast Cancer Prevention

There are some ways to prevent breast cancer such as limiting alcohol, avoid smoking, controlling weight, being active and breastfeeding. Dr. Jane Mendez, Chief of Breast Surgery with Miami Cancer Institute, says the more obese women are, the higher estrogen levels they have and this increases the risk.

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