Breast Cancer Awareness Day
As Breast Cancer Awareness Day is on the Friday 20th October, this is a good time to remind us all to do the checks:
Touch your breasts, can you feel anything new or unusual?
Look for changes, does anything look different to you?
Check any new or unusual with your GP
Spread the word and encourage your friends and family to do their checks as well.
Educate yourself about the risk factors and symptoms of breast cancer.
Remember that early detection is key in fighting breast cancer.
Encourage women of all ages to get regular mammograms.
Offer support and a listening ear to those who have been affected by breast cancer.
Remember that breast cancer can affect anyone, regardless of gender, so it's important for everyone to be aware and proactive.
Check regularly and be aware of anything that’s new or different to you.
Get your partner to help check too, if you are not sure, always get it checked out.
Never feel uncomfortable.
Never miss any breast screening appointments.
Let's work together to raise awareness and find a cure for breast cancer.
There are many websites out there to help show you how to properly check yourself with lots of helpful information and advise: Here are a few:
Please wear Pink on Friday 20th October and help show support and awareness for all who are or have someone they know and love suffering with Breast Cancer.