Preventative measures

Get screened regularly. Annual checkups with your primary physician will keep you aware of any abnormal changes in your body.

Center for Disease Control

Thirty minutes of daily exercise can ensure long-term physical strength and will keep organs functioning efficiently.

American Cancer Society

Always put on sunscreen before leaving the house. Daily application can keep skin protected from harmful UVA and UVB rays. The hours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. are the most potent for UV exposure.

Center for Disease Control

Women who have never had children, have unexplained infertility, or had their first child after 30 years old may be at higher risk for ovarian cancer. Be sure to get regular pelvic exams.

American Cancer Society

The HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccination can prevent cervical cancer and is recommended for women between 13 and 26 years old.

Center for Disease Control

Avoid smoking. Smoking-related cancer kills around 178,000 women in the United States per year.

American Cancer Society

More than two-thirds of Americans are overweight. Being overweight can lead to lifelong health instability, including abnormal cell growth that can eventually lead to cancer.

American Cancer Society

Young women should be aware of how their breasts look and feel, and should report any changes immediately to a doctor. Breast self-exam (BSE) is an option for women starting in their 20s.

American Cancer Society

Eat foods that are grown as organically as possible, including an abundance of leafy green vegetables. Processed foods can have chemicals that wreak havoc on women’s bodies.

American Cancer Society

Environmental pollution of air, water and soil with carcinogenic chemicals accounts for 1–4 percent of all cancers. Work within your community to ensure safe regulations.

World Health Organization

In the past few years, only around 50 percent of women over the age of 40 reported getting a mammogram. Mammograms ensure long-term breast health.

National Cancer Association

More than 30 percent of cancers can be prevented with a healthy diet and exercise routine.

World Health Organization