The message is simple
Show your breasts some TLC:
- TOUCH your breasts. Feel for anything unusual.
- LOOK for changes. Be aware of their shape and texture.
- CHECK for anything unusual with your doctor. Chat with your friends if you are worried.
Breast awareness means knowing what your breasts look and feel like normally, so you can be aware of any unusual changes and check them out with your doctor as soon as possible.
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 any unusual 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. If cancer is diagnosed, prompt treatment offers the best chance of a successful outcome.
IT'S NOT ONLY LUMPS YOU NEED TO TOUCH LOOK AND CHECK FOR.
Although most women associate breast lumps with breast cancer, there are other, less well known signs to look out for, including changes to size and shape of the breast, skin texture or nipple changes. For a full list of changes to look out for, visit www.touchlookcheck.org.uk
Remember that nine out of ten breast lumps are not cancerous
Be breast aware. Support Breakthrough Breast Cancer's Talk TLC campaign by visiting www.touchlookcheck.org.uk.
