Breast Cancer is one of the most common cancers for women in Ireland. 1 in 7 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.
There are risk factors we cannot change such as family history and genetic and there are risk factors for breast cancer that we can change such as alcohol consumption, physical activity levels and breastfeeding.
Being breast aware is important. Check your breasts regularly. Know what is normal for you and know what changes to look out for. Look for any new lump or swelling in your breast or armpit. Any change is the shape, size or feel of one or both breasts, any skin changes such as puckering or dimpling. Any redness or abscess. Any changes to the nipple, any discharge from the nipple or a rash or eczema on or around nipple.
For more information on risk factors for breast cancer, the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and BreastCheck the free screening programme for women aged 50-69 see this flipbook: