Be breast aware

Thursday 4th October 2007

Did you know that 44,000 women a year are diagnosed with Breast Cancer? Add to that the thousands already living with the disease. Then there are their friends and family who are also affected by it.

Look out for the early signs by examining yourself regularly. A good time to do it is when you're in the shower.

Breast Cancer Care advises you to follow these points to stay breast aware.

The breast awareness 5-point code:
1. Know what is normal for you
2. Know what changes to look and feel for
3. Look and feel
4. Report any changes to your GP without delay
5. Attend routine breast screening if you are aged 50 or over.

Find out more about the facts on breast cancer from GoodToKnow

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