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Add Title here. What is Breast Awareness?. Know what is normal for you Know what changes to look and feel for Know what to do next. 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. 1. 2.
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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
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
1 2 3 4 5 6 What can be normal? All can be normal
How to be breast aware No set way No right or wrong time Men should be breast aware Breast tissue
Report any changes Without delay!
NHS breast screening programme • All women aged 50 - 70 • Breast x-ray every 3 yrs • Breast aware between appointments • Ask for screening over 70
Breast Awareness 5 point code • YOU should know what is normal for you • KNOW what changes to look for • LOOK and feel • TELL your GP about any changes straightaway • GO for breast screening when invited
Breast Cancer Care - Three main risk factors Age • Gender • Family history
More information… Breast Cancer Care Website: www.breastcancercare.org.uk Breast Cancer Care Helpline: Call our Helpline on 0808 800 6000