12/10/2026
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a reminder to be breast aware and know what is normal for you. 🎀
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women in the UK, but anyone can get breast cancer, including men.
Get to know how your breasts or chest normally look and feel. Changes to look out for can include a new lump or swelling, changes in the size or shape of a breast, skin changes such as dimpling, changes to the ni**le, unusual ni**le discharge or persistent pain.
Most breast changes are not cancer, but it's important to contact your GP if you notice something that's new or unusual for you. Don't wait to see if it goes away on its own.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is also an opportunity to encourage the people around you to be breast aware and seek advice if something doesn't feel right. 🎀💗
NHS information about breast cancer in women:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/breast-cancer-in-women/
Breast Cancer Now information and support:
https://breastcancernow.org
NHS information about breast cancer in men:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/breast-cancer-in-men/