The number of breast cancer patients is on the rise primarily because of the growing awareness about the illness but there is no doubt that 21st century diet can also be blamed for this.  Prevention is always better than cure and if you know that you are predisposed or have a higher risk of getting breast cancer then taking the necessary steps to avoid the disease can lessen your chances of getting the Big C.

Among the risk factors for breast cancer are age, personal or family history of breast cancer, breast changes, previous chest radiation, lifestyle and diet, obesity and use of oral contraceptives.  Some of these factors like family…