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What is Breast Awareness?

Know what is normal for you

Know what changes to look and feel for

Know what to do next

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Why be Breast Aware?

Most common cancer for women in UK

Early detection is vital

Found by individuals or partner

Men should also be breast aware

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What can be normal?

All can be normal

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How to be breast aware

Men should be breast awareBreast tissue

No set way No right or wrong time

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Changes to look and feel for

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Changes to look and feel for

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Changes to look and feel for

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Changes to look and feel for

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Report any changes

Without delay!

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NHS breast screening programme

• All women aged 50 - 70• Breast x-ray every 3 yrs • Breast aware between appointments• Ask for screening over 70

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Breast Awareness 5 point code

1. YOU should know what is normal for you

2. KNOW what changes to look for

3. LOOK and feel

4. TELL your GP about any changes straightaway

5. GO for breast screening when invited

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Breast Cancer Care - Three main risk factors

• Age

• Gender

• Family history

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More information…

Breast Cancer Care Website: www.breastcancercare.org.uk

Breast Cancer Care Helpline: Call our Helpline on 0808 800 6000

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