Are you Breast Aware? Do you have a detailed look and feel once a month for any signs of change?

Self-breast examinations could increase the chances of early detection and diagnosis, and results have shown that such early detection leads to an increase in survival rates. You know your breasts better than anyone else so if you don't already check - now is the time to start. Early detection is the best prevention. Don't leave it until it's too late. “Forty percent of diagnosed breast cancers are detected by women who feel a lump, so establishing a regular self-breast examination is very important.” says Dr Cindy Mak, Director of Breast Services at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse. While mammograms can help you to detect cancer before you can feel a lump, self breast examinations help you to be familiar with how your breasts look and feel so you can alert your healthcare professional if there are any changes.