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The Importance of Knowing Your Boobs- How To Spot Breast Cancer

The Hormona Team

In the UK, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point during their lifetime and 400 men are diagnosed every year. These statistics highlight just how many people are affected by this disease, and hence how important it is to get to know your boobs and check your breasts (or pecs) as regularly as possible. 

Best Boobs Charities

There are a number of charities working towards creating a better awareness surrounding breast cancer, including Cancer Research UK, Against Breast Cancer, and CoppaFeel. In particular, CoppaFeel aims to spread their message on such a serious matter in a light-hearted way, which especially resonates with younger people and promotes starting healthy breast-checking habits for life.  

CoppaFeel, amongst other Breast Cancer awareness charities, offer a number of fundraising initiatives, from taking part in marathons and other sporting events to hosting brunches. You can also give a helping hand by volunteering at events put on by these charities. Raising money and volunteering with these charities allows for them to continue spreading awareness and encouraging individuals to get to know their bodies in a way that could save their lives. 

Whilst signs and symptoms vary between individuals, there is a selection of signs to be aware of and look out for: 

Check Your Boobs for These Signs

Changes in Texture

This may involve the puckering or dimpling of the skin. It is important to be aware that although your boobs may feel the same, changes in appearance are just as much of an issue. 

Swelling

This may involve raised, painful areas that appear not only in your boobs, but also your armpits and collarbones. All three of these areas contain breast tissue, so be sure to check all of them. 

Lumps

Whilst many have naturally lumpy boobs and this doesn’t pose any issue, new lumps and areas of thickness can always appear, which is why it is important to get familiar with how your boobs feel so you can notice any changes and can get these checked out. 

Pain

If you experience any ongoing pain in your breasts or armpits that seems to be unusual, you may need to seek medical attention. Whilst many experience this, especially around their period, for many it may represent a potentially harmful stray from normality. 

Rashes

Rashes on the nipple or surrounding area may be something you need to get checked out by the doctor. Other similar issues may include crusting or discharge. Whilst there may be alternative explanations for these things, it is best to be sure. 

Change in Shape

A final symptom to look out for is a change in size or shape. Many women have one boob larger than the other, but you should also be aware of noticing any sudden changes. As well as your boobs themselves, you should pay attention to your nipples, specifically looking out for inversions and changes in direction. 

Why Checking Your Boobs Is So Important

With around 55,200 new breast cancer cases in the UK every year, it is so important to get to know your boobs and check them for the above symptoms, and remember men are affected too. This doesn’t have to be difficult, just add it into your daily routine. It only takes a minute and it could save your life. 

  • December 29, 2019
  • Female Body, Women's health
The Hormona Team

The Hormona Team

Articles by the Hormona team are written by the amazing people that are, or have been, involved in Hormona and who all stand behind the cause and purpose of educating and empowering women to live better and healthier lives. It’s all of our goal to share personal stories, helpful information, tips, tricks and experiences to help other women in our community in their daily lives and on their hormonal health journey.

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