October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
It’s October, which means it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here’s all the ways you can learn about breast cancer and checking your chest.
Breast cancer remains one of the UK’s biggest health challenges. It’s still the most common cancer in the UK and one of the leading causes of death for women under 50. Almost 9 in 10 (86%) of women survive breast cancer for 5 years or more, Breast cancer survival is improving and has doubled in the past 50 years in the UK due to a combination of improvements in treatment and care, earlier detection through screening and a focus on targets, including faster diagnosis.
Signs and symptoms may include:
- Skin changes such as puckering or dimpling.
- Unusual lump or swelling in your armpit, or around your collarbone.
- Unusual lumps and thickening.
- Liquid coming from your nipple.
- A sudden, unusual change in size or shape.
- Nipple is pulled inwards or changes direction.
- A rash or crusting on or around your nipple.
- Constant, unusual pain in your breast, pec, or armpit.
