• Breast Screening

Show your Breasts some TLC

Most women are probably aware that finding a lump in their breasts is a possible sign of breast cancer. While it is true that breast cancers are often first detected when a lump is felt by a woman or her doctor, this is not always the case.

This is why it is important to be aware of the other important signs and symptoms of breast cancer.

Other less well known changes to look out for include:

Size or shape – e.g. one breast might become larger or lower than the other.

Skin texture – such as puckering or dimpling of the skin.

Appearance or direction of nipple – e.g. one nipple might become inverted (turned-in).

Discharge - one or both nipples might discharge a blood-stained liquid

Rash or crusting of the nipple or surrounding area.

Lump in the breast or armpit.

Lumpy area or unusual thickening of breast tissue that doesn’t go away after a woman’s period.

Pain in part of the breast or armpit that is unrelated to periods

Breakthrough Breast Cancer has a simple message to help you be breast aware:

Show your Breasts some TLC

Touch Look Check

Touch your breasts. Feel for anything unusual.

Look for changes. Be aware of their shape and texture.

Check anything unusual with your doctor. Chat with your friends if you are worried.

There is no need to follow a fancy routine for examining your breasts, just be familiar with how they look and feel so that you notice changes. You can do this by looking and feeling in any way that makes you feel comfortable – in the bath or shower, when dressing, standing or lying down.

If you find anything unusual or are worried, you should talk to your GP.

           

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