Here’s How To Use Lemons To Help Check For Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Awareness Month has arrived, and the movement remains as relevant as ever to both men’s and women’s health worldwide. With 23% of all cases being preventable (based on Cancer Research UK’s breast cancer statistics), it’s clear there is still more to be done in spreading awareness of the disease. CoppaFeel! founder, the late Kris Hallenga, made it her life’s mission to advocate for early breast cancer detection, especially in young people, reinforcing the power of education and knowing your own body.
The importance of early detection
Another charity spearheading the fight against breast cancer worldwide is Know Your Lemons. Not only do they provide information on free mammograms throughout the USA, but they’re doing fantastically in educating the public about breast cancer and its symptoms.
Of course, the first step in fighting a disease is spreading awareness of its symptoms. But what exactly are the first signs to look out for? For women, our breasts change as our menstrual cycle progresses, as well as when menopause sets in. “It’s vital that women check their breasts regularly for any changes and always have any changes examined by a GP,” the NHS advise. Yet there’s more to breast cancer than that odd, stubborn lump that just won’t go away.
Thankfully, Know Your Lemons has created a super helpful guide to keep track of the signs.
It’s vital that women check their breasts regularly for any changes and always have any changes examined by a GP
What to look out for
While some changes are normal, things to keep an eye out for when checking your breasts include:
- Hard lump
- “Orange Peel” skin
- New shape/size
- Sunken nipple
- Growing vein
- Bump
- Skin sores
- New fluid
- Red/hot
- Nipple crust
- Dimple
- Thick area
To book a mammogram screening near you, visit the NHS website.
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Early detection steps
