Did you know around 1 in 8 woman are diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime? October is breast cancer awareness month; you can show your support by wearing pink. Checking your breasts regularly can help find any unusual lumps. Early detection increases the chances of a better recovery.
As you get older your chances of getting breast cancer increase but this doesn’t mean you can’t get it at a young age. Reducing your alcohol intake can reduce the chances of getting breast cancer.
Look out for symptoms such as lumps, dents, rashes, swelling, size difference and colour change around the chest area including armpits. If you have any of these symptoms make an appointment with your GP as soon as possible.
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Cancer-of-the-breast-female/Pages/Introduction.aspx
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Cancer-of-the-breast-male/Pages/Introduction.aspx