Breast Cancer Awareness

This page provides information on risk and signs of developing breast cancer.

Be breast aware and pass it on!

Did you know that…

• Breast Cancer is the most common Cancer in the UK
• Around 55,000 people are diagnosed with Breast Cancer in the UK each year. Around 400 – 500 are men
• The earlier any Cancer is detected the more successful treatment is

Risks to consider include:

• Gender - being a woman is the biggest risk factor for developing Breast Cancer
• Getting older - the older the person the higher the risk. More than 80% of Breast Cancers occur in women over the age of 50. Most men who get breast Cancer are over 60
• Significant family history - around 5% of people diagnosed with Breast Cancer have inherited a faulty gene

Potential signs of breast Cancer include:

• A lump or thickening in the breast or armpit
• Nipple changes – change in size, shape or position
• Skin changes including puckering, redness, dimpling or hardening
• Changes in the shape or size of your breast
• Pain in your breast or armpit

Get to know what is normal for you and remember the TLC rules:

• Touch your breasts. Can you feel anything unusual?
• Look for changes
• Check anything unusual with your doctor

How should you check your breast/chest area (click the link below for NHS Guidance)

How should I check my breasts? - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Ensure that you..

• Attend for Breast Screening when invited
• Consult your Doctor without delay if you notice any change in your breasts that isn’t normal for you

For further details please contact Carolyn Williams on 01302 734584

or E-mail- publichealthenquiries@doncaster.gov.uk

Further Info

• CoppaFeel! | Check Your Chest | Breast Cancer Awareness Charity
• NHS Choices
• Cancer Research
• NHS Breast Screening Programme

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