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Guardian Angel is Campaign's breast awareness ambassador. She says, "Being breast aware means knowing what is normal for you."
Being breast aware
To be breast aware means becoming familiar with how your breasts look and feel, whatever your age. Understand how your breasts may change at different times during the month (when you're having your period) and as you get older.
These are the changes to look for and if you are in any doubt, visit your doctor:
- A lump or thickening which is different to the rest of the breast tissue
- Continuous pain in one part of the breast or armpit
- One breast becomes larger or lower
- A nipple becomes inverted or changes shape or position
- Skin changes including puckering or dimpling
- Swelling under the armpit or around the collarbone
- A rash on or around the nipple
- Discharge from one or both nipples
Remember the breast awareness five-point code:
- Know what is normal for you
- Look and feel
- Know what changes to look for
- Report any changes without delay
- Attend routine breast screening if you are aged 50 and over
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