10/10/2026
π 31 Days of Breast Cancer Awareness β Day 10 π
π How to Check Your Breasts β A Few Minutes Could Make a Difference!
Being breast aware is one of the simplest ways to look after your health. Taking a few minutes regularly to check your breasts can help you become familiar with what is normal for you and recognise any unusual changes.
π 5 Simple Steps to Check Your Breasts:
π 1. LOOK β Stand in front of a mirror and look at your breasts with your arms by your sides and then raised. Notice any changes in size, shape, skin or appearance.
ποΈ 2. FEEL β Using the pads of your fingers, gently feel around each breast, including the surrounding chest area, checking for lumps, thickening or anything unusual.
ποΈ 3. CHECK LYING DOWN β You may find it easier to feel your breasts while lying down. Use a gentle, systematic movement to cover the whole area.
π 4. CHECK YOUR NI***ES β Look for any changes in appearance, unusual discharge, bleeding, rashes or a ni**le that has recently turned inwards.
π 5. CHECK YOUR ARMPITS β Remember to feel around your armpits for any new lumps, swelling or unusual changes.
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When Should You Check?
Make breast awareness part of your regular routine. You could choose a day each month to remind yourself.
If you have periods, your breasts may feel different at certain times of your menstrual cycle, so choose a time when they are less tender.
β οΈ Important Reminder:
Most breast changes are not cancer, but any new or unusual change should be checked by your GP.
Donβt wait for your next screening appointment if you notice something that isnβt normal for you.
At Medipro24β Care With Love, weβre encouraging our service users, families, carers, staff, clients and communities to take an active role in looking after their health and wellbeing.
π Be breast aware.
π Check regularly.
π Know your normal.
π©Ί Speak to your GP about changes.
π€ Encourage others to be breast aware.
π A few minutes of awareness could make a lifetime of difference.
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