Breast Cancer UK believes prevention is possible. 3 : Lymphedema Awareness Day: Mar. But given the grim tale of metastatic breast cancer, we ought to do more than update our Facebook status. The idea: put a simple red heart on your wall in support of Breast Cancer Prevention Week. Breast-feed.

For Breast Cancer Prevention Share Good Info, Not Hearts An online support campaign has taken women on FB by storm. By removing as much breast tissue as possible, a mastectomy can reduce your risk of breast cancer by up to 90%. We want the Government and NHS England to deliver a breast cancer prevention strategy which prioritises the primary prevention of the disease, thereby broadening the current focus beyond secondary prevention, early diagnosis and search for a cure. That’s why we are launching our first ever Prevention week today! A week long shout out about the benefits of prevention, along with helpful tips and ideas on how you can help reduce your risk of breast cancer. National Cancer Prevention: Month : Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness: ... Month: Dark Blue: Multiple Myeloma Awareness: Month: Burgundy: National Kidney Cancer Awareness: Month: Orange: Triple Negative Breast Cancer Day: Mar. Be physically active. Prioritise the primary prevention of breast cancer Overview and campaign objective. Physical activity can help you maintain a healthy weight, which helps prevent breast cancer. It can be used to treat breast cancer and can also reduce the chances of developing the condition in the small number of women who have a high risk. Most healthy adults should aim for at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity weekly, plus strength training at least twice a week.