5 Important Factors To Know in Regard To Breast Cancer Awareness

It's October 2019 and in case you didn't realize, our health clinics at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to tell you it's Breast Cancer Awareness Month! In the spirit of it being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our Mid-Missouri health clinics are here to give you a few important factors to know in regard to breast cancer awareness. For a reliable healthcare provider at the Lake of the Ozarks, you can count on, call Central Ozarks Medical Center today. All of our phone numbers and locations can be found on our website at www.CentralOzarks.org.

5 Important Factors To Know in Regard To Breast Cancer Awareness

You can prevent your chances of getting breast cancer by:

1. BEING ACTIVE AND EXERCISING EVERY WEEK.
Doing this can help you maintain your weight, which can in return help reduce your risk of breast cancer.

2. DRINKING LESS ALCOHOL.
It's important to realize the more alcohol you consume, likely the greater your risk is of getting breast cancer. A good rule of thumb is to limit yourself to less than 1 drink per day.

3. MAINTAINING A HEALTHY WEIGHT.
Obesity or being overweight increases your chances of getting breast cancer, especially after menopause.

4. REFRAINING FROM SMOKING.
Studies suggest that there is a link between smoking and breast cancer, especially in menopausal women.

5. BY AVOIDING RADIATION AND POLLUTION.
Different medical-imaging methods use high doses of radiation. Certain studies suggest that there could be a link between breast cancer and radiation exposure.

All of us here at Central Ozarks Medical Center hope you found this blog enlightening and that it made you more aware of ways you can reduce your chances of getting breast cancer. In other news, Central Ozarks Medical Center has a few upcoming Flu Fairs and we'd like to share that information with you below:

Upcoming Flu Fairs:
COMC Richland: October 4th 
Medical Center Main Entrance
304 W Washington,
Richland  7am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm

COMC Camdenton: October 11th 
1652 N Business Route 5, Camdenton, MO 65065
8am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm

COMC Osage Beach: October 11th 
3870 Columbia Ave, Osage Beach
8am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm

• No appointments necessary
• Short intake form can be completed on the day of fair
• First Come/ First Served

If you have any questions about any one of these fairs, please do not hesitate to give us a call. Contact the clinic at which the fair you are interested in attending will be held. All of the phone numbers and clinic locations can be found on our website at www.CentralOzarks.org. You can also follow us on our social media channels listed below to start up to date on our latest news.


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