For many it is traditionally used when welcoming a little girl into the world, for others it is their favourite colour and it is even seen as colour to represent spring/summer. But this month in particular the colour pink is known is by people all over the world as symbol of breast cancer awareness.
Around 55,000 people a year are diagnosed with breast cancer a year in the UK. Despite this, there are still far too many women not checking their breasts.
Checking your boobs should be something you do at least once a month, more if you recognise anything different. It takes just a few minutes and can easily be added to your daily routine!
I often check mine whilst in the shower or when getting dressed and it gives you that piece of mind that everything is okay. And if you do spot or feel anything different you can go see your GP and get things doubled checked by a professional just in case. Things to look out for are:
- A new lump or thickening in your breast or armpit
- A change in the size, shape or feel of your boobs
- Changes in the skin of your breast such as puckering, dimpling or rashes/redness
- If you are not pregnant or breast feeding, any fluid leaking from the nipple.
- Position of the nipple changing.
There are plenty of guides online that show you how you can check your bobs and what signs you should look out for that may be a sign of breast cancer. I would recommend looking at the breast cancer.org website on how to do a self assessment and if you do feel something different or notice anything abnormal then you should book an appointment with your GP as soon as possible.
Breast Cancer is something that has affected my family and thousands of others. We have all stood together over the last year and now we need to stand together again and raise awareness of breast cancer.
So spread the message, wear pink and check your breasts!
