How to minimize breast cancer risk

While the American Cancer Society states on its website that "research has not shown a clear benefit of regular physical breast exams," as they can lead to false-positive test results, doctors stress women should be familiar with their breasts. One expert told TODAY that self-exams continue to be a woman's greatest tool.    "I've seen far too many women with a self-detected lump or an intuition that things weren't right … And sure enough, cancer," Dr. Kristi Funk said. "I actually think if we all did a good breast self-exam consistently, we'd find more tumors at smaller sizes." If you feel something that's hard and unmalleable, alert your doctor. Also call your doctor if you notice dimpling, discoloration of your nipples or any other changes in your breast from one month to the next. 4 more ways to reduce risk Get the TODAY Mobile App Follow TODAY Privacy Unsubscribe