💕 Your Breast Health, Decade by Decade
Empowerment through education, early detection, and awareness
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It’s a powerful reminder that breast cancer can sometimes sneak through the cracks, even with a clear mammogram. Knowing your individual risk factors and being proactive about your breast health truly matters. You can take the Tyrer-Cuzick test, a validated tool, to help you understand your individual breast cancer risk on the Know Your Lemons App.
🌸 Ages 20–40: Build Awareness & Prevention Habits Early
Why it matters: Breast tissue is denser, which makes self-awareness more critical than imaging alone.
Focus on: building knowledge, prevention, and consistent self-check routines.
✅ Tips:
Get to know your normal — texture, size, and feel. Do self-checks monthly.
Track changes using tools like the Know Your Lemons App.
Start learning your family history and discuss risk factors with your provider.
Maintain a balanced lifestyle: exercise regularly, eat colorful fruits/veggies, manage stress, and limit alcohol.
Consider a baseline clinical exam by your 20s or 30s, especially if you have dense breasts or family history.
💡 Early habits form lifelong protection. Awareness today means confidence tomorrow.
💗 Ages 40–60: Prioritize Screening & Individualized Risk
Why it matters: This is the most common age range for breast cancer diagnosis, and risk rises steadily with age.
Focus on: screening consistency, understanding imaging options, and early intervention.
✅ Tips:
Begin mammograms by age 40 (earlier if high-risk or dense breasts).
Ask your provider if you should add breast MRI or ultrasound for better detection.
Learn about your Tyrer–Cuzick Risk Score — a simple tool to estimate lifetime risk.
Maintain heart health, bone strength, and hormone balance — all influence breast tissue health.
Stay active: at least 150 minutes of movement/week can reduce risk by up to 20%.
💡 Prevention isn’t one-size-fits-all. Your screening plan should fit your personal risk.
🌿 Ages 60–80 and beyond: Maintain Strength, Flexibility & Ongoing Surveillance
Why it matters: Even after menopause or treatment, breast health and lymphatic health remain important for vitality and independence.
Focus on: movement, recovery, and ongoing monitoring.
✅ Tips:
Continue annual mammograms unless otherwise directed.
Perform gentle self-checks and stay alert to new changes.
Keep muscles strong: resistance training supports bone density and energy levels.
Prioritize posture, flexibility, and lymphatic flow, gentle stretching and walking are key.
If you’ve had breast surgery, radiation, or lymph node removal, monitor for arm or breast swelling (early lymphedema signs).
💡 Healthy movement, good circulation, and continued screening protect you for life.
🤝 If You or Someone You Know Has Been Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
If you or someone close to you has been diagnosed, is currently undergoing treatment, or is a breast cancer survivor, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute discovery call to learn more about the resources and specialized services offered at CB Physical Therapy.
This call is simply an opportunity to share your story, ask questions, and learn about local, evidence-based support options for breast cancer recovery and survivorship in Westchester.
Working with a specialist in breast cancer rehabilitation can make a significant difference in long-term recovery and quality of life. Care may include:
🌷 Guidance tailored to your specific type of breast surgery
🌷 Treatment for axillary cording, breast and arm swelling, or radiation-related pain
🌷 Safe aerobic and strengthening programs for fatigue, energy and bone health
🌷 Ongoing support, treatment education and surveillance for lymphedema
💗 You don’t have to navigate recovery alone, the right support can help you heal with confidence, strength, and understanding.
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