I remember that day so vividly — she had found a lump in her right breast.  It was a fairly small lump, and in my teenage mind, how bad could it be? If my memory holds true, her doctor scheduled a lumpectomy right away, and she was in surgery that same week.  It all happened so quickly.

By design, "breast cancer awareness" month highlights the importance of breast health and early detection, using tools such as breast self-exams. And what better segue into self-exams than reinforcing the message of breast health and self-care? Learn more in our resource center.

Can eating certain foods and avoiding others reduce the risk of cancer? Well…we know for a fact that certain foods are healthier than others, help lower life-threatening conditions, and certain food types help with such things as your brain, hair, skin, nails, and heart, and overall health. That being said, the short answer is ABSOLUTELY! Your diet can most definitely reduce cancer risks!