Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK,
with around 48,000 women diagnosed every year.

Risk increases with age so older women are at a greater risk of the disease. However, women of all ages get breast cancer so being breast aware throughout your life is vital.

In the UK, women aged 50-70 are invited to attend a screening appointment every 3 years.
While not every woman will have received their invitation as soon as they are 50 you should expect to receive your first invitation before your 53rd birthday.

In England, an extension of the age range of women eligible for breast screening is being phased in for those aged 47-50 and 70-73. This started in 2010 and is expected to be complete by 2016.

After 70 you will only be invited for an appointment if you are part of the pilot extension. However, you can ask for an appointment every three years.

It's great that you're checking your breasts regularly!
Research has shown that women who saw their doctor within 3 months of first noticing
a breast cancer symptom were more likely to be alive after five years
than those who delayed seeing their doctor by 3-6 months.

Although there is no official guidance about how often you should check your breasts for
the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, it's important that you get into the routine
of checking your breasts so that you notice any changes as quickly as possible.

It's great that you're checking your breasts regularly!
Research has shown that women who saw their doctor within 3 months of first noticing
a breast cancer symptom were more likely to be alive after five years than those who delayed seeing their doctor by 3-6 months.

Although there is no official guidance about how often you should check your breasts for
the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, it's important that you get into the routine
of checking your breasts so that you notice any changes as quickly as possible.

Research has shown that women who saw their doctor within three months of first noticing a breast cancer symptom were more likely to be alive after five years than those who delayed seeing their doctor by 3-6 months.

Although there is no official guidance about how often you should check your breasts for the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, it's important that you get into the routine of checking your breasts so that you notice any changes as quickly as possible.

This is great to hear!
Unfortunately though, not all women feel as confident.
In a recent survey, we found that 36 per cent of women were not confident about
how to check their breasts and the surrounding area.

It's really important to become familiar with how your breasts look and feel
so that you are able to spot any abnormal changes as soon as possible.

You're not alone.
In a recent survey we found that 36 per cent of women were not confident about how to check their breasts and the surrounding area.

The most important thing you can do is to become familiar with how your breasts look and feel
so that you are able to spot any abnormal changes as soon as possible.

It's great that you can identify some of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer,
as this will help you to find any signs early.

Many people know that a lump in your breast or surrounding area can be a sign of breast cancer
but there are a number of other symptoms to look out for too.

It's important to know the signs and symptoms of breast cancer,
as this will help you to find any signs early.

Many people know that a lump in your breast or surrounding area can be a sign of breast cancer
but there are a number of other symptoms to look out for too.