24/10/2025
Its and October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the aim of the month is to promote screening and early detection
This years theme is 'Stronger Together - Uniting Voices for Prevention and Support' to highlight the importance of sharing stories and raising awareness
Breast Cancer affects 1 in 7 women, so it is highly likely that one of your friends or family have been affected
In the 1990's 1 in 7 people died of breast cancer, today it is 1 in 20
75% of women diagnosed with breast cancer are predicted to survive 10 or more years
It is estimated that 30% of breast cancer can be prevented by lifestyle changes, so what can we do to reduce our risk?
Increasing physical activity can reduce breast cancer risk by up to 20%
Maintain a health weight
Keep processed foods to a minimum
Eat a traffic light every day - Red, Orange and Green vegetables contain carotenoids which are thought are thought to have nti cancer properties
Drink less alcohol
Get sufficient vitamin D
Stop smoking
What are the signs and symptoms?
A lump or swelling in the breast chest or armpit
A change to the skin such as puckering or dimpling
A change in colour
A nipple change, a rash or crusting or discharge
Change in size or shape of breast
Check your breasts every month and know what's normal for you, look and feel right up to your collarbone and armpits, if in doubt see your GP
There are lots of great resources out there, please check your local area for support groups and other services
Lets help reduce those numbers by increasing awareness of symptoms, screening and prevention
Breast Cancer Now Breast Cancer UK Macmillan Cancer Support
