Girls you need to look after
your girls, and check them regularly. There is no right or wrong way to check
your breasts. But it is important to know how your breasts usually look and
feel.
Get used to how your breasts
feel at different times of the month. This can change during your menstrual
cycle. For example, some women have tender and lumpy breasts, especially near
the armpit, around the time of their period.
- know what's normal for you
- look at your breasts and feel them
- know what changes to look for
- report any changes without delay
- attend routine screening if you're 50 or over
Look at your breasts and feel
each breast and armpit, and up to your collarbone. You may find it easiest to
do this in the shower or bath, by running a soapy hand over each breast and up
under each armpit.
You can also look at your
breasts in the mirror. Look with your arms by your side and also with them
raised.
Breast changes to look out
for
See your GP if you notice any
of the following changes:
- a change in the size, outline or shape of your
breast
- a change in the look or feel of your skin, such
as puckering or dimpling
- a new lump, thickening or bumpy area in one
breast or armpit that is different from the same area on the other side
- nipple discharge that's not milky
- bleeding from your nipple
- a moist, red area on your nipple that doesn't
heal easily
- any change in nipple position, such as your
nipple being pulled in or pointing differently
- a rash on or around your nipple
- any discomfort or pain in one breast,
particularly if it's a new pain and doesn't go away (although pain is only
a symptom of breast cancer in rare cases)
Trust me this is important.
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