07/10/2026
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month ๐ฉท
Early detection can save lives. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among South African women after non-melanoma skin cancer, with a lifetime risk of 1 in 28. It can also affect younger women, including those in their 20s and 30s.
Take a few minutes once a month to check your breasts and get familiar with whatโs normal for you. Look out for lumps, thickening, dimpling, changes in breast or ni**le shape, discharge, rashes or swelling.
Not every change means cancer, but anything unusual should be checked by a healthcare professional.
Share this with the women in your life ๐ฉท
For a step-by-step guide on breast self-examination, visit CANSA via the link in our bio.
Source: CANSA (Cancer Association of South Africa)