‘Care For Your Pair’ during this breast cancer awareness month

The Irish Cancer Society is asking you to ‘care for your pair’ during breast cancer awareness month this October.

What are the symptoms of breast cancer?

A change in the size or shape of one breast

A change in the skin, like puckering, dimpling (like orange peel ) or redness

A change in the nipple shape or direction, like a pulled in or flattened nipple

An unusual discharge (liquid ) from one or both of your nipples

A change on or around the nipple, such as a rash or flaky or crusted skin

Swelling in your armpit or around your collarbone

A lump, any size, or thickening in your breast

Constant pain in one part of your breast or armpit

Any change in how your breast normally looks and feels.

These symptoms can be caused by other things, but always get them checked.

How can I check myself?

Get to know what is normal for you - how your breasts look and feel

Know what to look out for like lumps or other changes to the look and feel of your breast or nipple

Look for changes in the mirror and feel for changes too - when you are in the shower, when applying moisturiser or when lying down

Check all parts of your breast, your armpits and up to your collar bone

Discuss any changes with your doctor without delay

Join the Care for Your Pair movement this October. Get to know what’s normal for you and chat to two friends about breast health.

Small talk can make a big difference.

 

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