Breast Health
Taking Precautions For Your Breast Health
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation supports the use of the precautionary principle Precautionary principle (precautionary approach): An approach to preventing harm to human health and the environment when the scientific evidence is not conclusive. When we face scientific uncertainty, we have options and we can act. If we think there is potential for harm, we can choose to take preventive action now – this is what’s known as the precautionary principle. as a way to apply evolving breast cancer prevention evidence in our daily lives. By following the precautionary principle in your life, when scientific evidence is inconclusive you put your health first and err on the side of caution.
There are many practical actions and concrete steps we can take now to help reduce the risk of breast cancer. We encourage you to take precautions that put your health and the health of others first.
Explore this section to learn more about steps you can take to reduce your breast cancer risk: