EARLY DETECTION SAVES LIVES

9 Australians lose their life to breast cancer every day. Survival rates are over 90% with early detection so please keep reading and share this page with friends and family to find out what you can do RIGHT NOW. It is important to be aware of how your breasts normally look and feel, so that you can identify any unusual changes. We put together a few things to look out for.

 

HOW SHOULD I CHECK MY BREASTS

Take the time to 'get to know' how your breasts normally look and feel through normal regular activities (such as showering, getting dressed, using body lotion or looking in the mirror). You don't need to use a special technique, but ensure you look at and feel your breasts regularly. Make sure this includes all parts of your breast, your armpit and up to your collarbone.

How your breasts look and feel may be different to another person. However, breast awareness can help you become familiar with how your own breasts normally look and feel, so that you can alert your doctor if you identify any new or persistent changes that are different for you.

 

 

Illustration of breasts with text about size and shape changes.
Illustration of breasts with text about size and shape changes.
Illustration of breasts with text about size and shape changes.

Early detection of breast cancer gives the best possible chance of survival. The earlier an abnormality is discovered, the greater the number of effective treatment options available. This ensures the best possible outcome.

There are many ways breast cancer can be detected. These include: Clinical examination, Mammograms, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Ultrasound, Biopsy. However, it is important to be ‘breast aware’ and keep a look out for any changes in the breast.