It has been proven that regular exercise and avoiding hormone replacement products reduces the risk of developing breast cancer in menopausal women by a third.

Around 20% of all breast cancers that occur after the menopause are caused by hormone replacement therapy. It is also important to get enough exercise and avoid being overweight. However, with sufficient exercise, a few extra kilos are not a problem. Alcohol consumption also has a lesser influence on the risk of breast cancer, although alcohol consumption should be kept to a normal level.