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For use by persons trained by Breast Cancer Care only
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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