insideKENT Magazine Issue 55 - October 2016 | Page 79
HEALTH+WELLNESS
The importance
of regular
breast checks
There’s no right or wrong way to check your
breasts, but do try to get used to looking at
and feeling your breasts regularly as part of
your usual body care routine. This could be
while you’re in the bath or shower, when you’re
putting on body lotion, or when you’re getting
dressed - do what’s comfortable for you. You
should check all parts of both breasts, your
How do I
CHECK my
breasts?
armpits and all the way up to your collarbone
for any unusual changes.
It’s important to look out for lumps, but there
are many other symptoms to be aware of too.
This handy infographic from Breast Cancer
Care, shows you exactly what to look for and
where.
Check all parts of your
breast, your armpits and
up to your collarbone
for changes.
A change in size or shape
Redness or a rash on the skin
and/or around the nipple
Discharge (liquid) that comes from
the nipple without squeezing
A lump or thickening that feels
different from the rest of the
breast tissue
A change in skin texture such
as puckering or dimpling (like
orange skin)
Your nipple becoming inverted
(pulled in) or changing its
position or shape
A swelling in your armpit or
around your collarbone
Constant pain in your breast or
your armpit
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How you can
show your
support for
Breast Cancer
Care
It is thanks to the dedication and generosity of
those tirelessly raising funds for Breast Cancer
Care throughout Breast Cancer Awareness
Month and beyond that the charity is able to
provide specialist nurses, local services and an
emotional support network, free of charge to
anyone affected by breast cancer.
To support people with breast cancer during
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, there are
many ways you can get involved. Why not
hold a ‘Big Pink’ event on Friday October
14th, which can be anything from a simple
dress down day at work, a fun night in with
friends, or a big pink party in your community?
Sign up for your free fundraising kits at
www.breastcancercare.org.uk/thebigpink.
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For care, support and information regarding
breast cancer, please contact Breast
Cancer Care for free on 0808 800 6000, at
www.breastcancercare.org.uk, or via their
forum at forum.breastcancercare.org.uk.
@BCCare
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