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What you can do to lower your risk of breast cancer

Aug 3, 2017, 20:39 IST

SAN FRANCISCO - AUGUST 18: Dr. Edward Sickles MD (R) and Larisa Gurilnik RT look at films of breast x-rays at the UCSF Comprehensive Cancer Center August 18, 2005 in San Francisco, California. The UCSF Comprehensive Cancer Center continues to use the latest research and technology to battle cancer and was recently rated 16th best cancer center in the nation by US News and World Report.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women around the world.

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There are a number of habits that put us at greater risk of breast cancer.Knowing what those habits are can help you take steps to decrease the risk.

The American Institute for Cancer Research detailed the factors that can put women at greater risk for breast cancer. While there are some things women can't control, certain lifestyle choices can have a big impact on a woman's risk.

Here's what you can do to decrease your risk.

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