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Touch, Look, Check

Anyone can get breast cancer. Get to know your normal by checking your breasts regularly.

Touch your breasts. Look for changes. Check anything new or unusual with a GP. What's your normal?

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Learn what to look for

Your breasts can change for many reasons – like the menopause, pregnancy and breastfeeding, puberty or even during your period. So, if you check them regularly, you’ll be able to spot any new or unusual changes that should be checked out by a GP.

Learn what to look for

Anyone can get breast cancer

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    Breast cancer in younger women

    2,300 women under 40 are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. Make a habit of checking by putting a reminder in your phone or diary.

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    Support for men

    Men can get breast cancer too. Although it’s rare, 370 men are diagnosed each year. So, it’s important for men to be body aware.

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    Breast cancer in ethnic communities

    In the UK, breast cancer is less common in women from South Asian, black, Chinese and mixed communities. But they face lower survival rates.

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Watch: What's your normal?

Felt or seen anything unusual? If so, contact a GP and get it checked out.

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Spread the word – Touch, Look, Check

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Our talks cover important information on breast cancer, so you can raise awareness in the community.

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Learn what to look out for

Get to know your breasts with some TLC - Touch, Look, Check.

Learn what to look for

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