How to check your breasts for cancer symptoms

Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the UK. About 5,000 women under age 55 are diagnosed each year.

According to Breast Cancer Now, one in eight women in the United Kingdom will develop bad cancer at some point in their lives, as will nearly 350 men. You can find out more about bad cancer in humans here.

Despite this, many women do not regularly check their bads to see if they change.

A new study by Bupa and HCA Healthcare UK found that one in four women admitted never having examined her bads or remembering the last time.

Miss Joanna Franks, consultant on bad and oncoplasty surgery at HCA Healthcare UK, said: "The early diagnosis of bad cancer is so important that it can prevent patients who have to undergo complex surgery and drug treatments.

"90% of women diagnosed at an early stage will be alive five years after diagnosis, but this figure will be only 15% for those diagnosed at a later stage".

For this reason, it is essential that women do their self-exam, but how do you do it and what should you look for? Here is everything you need to know.

What should my bads look like?

Before you start thinking about the signs and symptoms of bad cancer, it is important to know your own bads and their usual appearance. In this way, you will be able to spot the changes and report them promptly to your doctor.

Each woman's bads have different sizes, shapes, and shapes, and the NHS says it's normal for one bad to be bigger than the other.

It also indicates that your bads might feel different at different times of the month because of your menstrual cycle. Similarly, after menopause, some women's bads may look softer and less firm.

How can I examine my bads?

When it comes to checking your bads for something unusual, the NHS says that it can be helpful to stand in front of a mirror.

First, it is suggested to examine your bads for any visual changes and to look with your arms at your side and also with them.

Then continue by feeling each bad, checking the bad tissue everywhere, including under your armpit and up to your collarbone.

What should I look for?

In addition to the discovery of an apparent size, bad cancer can present a number of different symptoms.

The NHS suggests seeing your doctor if you notice any of the following changes:

• a change in the size, shape, or shape of your chest
• a change in the appearance or feel of your skin, such as ruffles or dimples
• a new lump, thickening or bumpy area in a bad or armpit different from the same area on the other side
• nipple discharge that is not milky
• bleeding from your nipple
• a wet red area on your nipple that does not heal easily
• any change in the position of the nipple, such as your nipple is pulled or is directed differently
• a rash on or around your nipple
• any discomfort or pain in a bad, especially if it is a new pain that does not go away (although the pain is only one symptom of bad cancer in rare cases)

When and how often should I check my bads?

You can check your bads anytime of the day and anywhere, sitting on the couch or dressed.

However, some people find it easier to notice changes in the shower or bath by pbading a soapy hand on each bad and under each armpit.

Although there is no specific number of times you should check your bads, the CoppaFeel charity! suggest doing so at least once a month.

In this way, you will be better able to know what is normal for you and you will quickly notice any unusual changes.

Is it normal to have bad lumps?

According to the NHS, many women have bad lumps and nine out of ten are not cancerous.

However, if you notice changes in your bad that are not normal for you, such as lameness, it is best to see your GP as soon as possible.

What is a mammogram and when should I have one?

A mammogram is an X-ray of your bads, which usually takes place in a bad cancer screening unit.

Mammograms can help detect small areas of calcium in the bad tissue, called calcification.

Calcification can develop as a result of non-cancerous changes in the bad, but it can also be an early sign of cancer. Experienced technicians and doctors will be able to determine if the found calculation is benign or requires additional testing.

Currently, mammograms are offered to women aged 50 to 70 every three years. However, the NHS is expanding the program on a trial basis and offering screening to some women aged 47 to 73 years.

If you would like more information on bad cancer, you can visit the NHS, UK Cancer Research, Breast Cancer Now and CoppaFeel!