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Breast Lump

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Prevention

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Breast Lump Prevention

Prevention of a breast lump includes:

Avoid caffeine.
Stop smoking.
Avoid exposure to secondary smoke.
Avoid alcohol, or drink alcohol in moderation:

For women: no more than 1 alcoholic beverage per day

Eat a low fat diet.
Eat foods that contain soy.
Eat a high fiber diet.
Regular exercise program for women
Weight loss if you are overweight
Tamoxifen to prevent breast cancer:

For women with a high risk for breast cancer

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Last Updated: Jul 10, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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