MORE WOMEN THAN EVER ARE SURVIVING BREAST CANCER

More women survive breast cancer today thanks to research, earlier detection and better treatments.� But it is a common disease and the number of cases is rising.

The facts

• Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK apart from non melanoma skin cancer.
• More than 42,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed each year in the UK .
• One in nine women in the UK will develop breast cancer during their lifetime.
• Age is the biggest risk factor for breast cancer - four out of five cases occur after the age of 50.
• Five year survival rates for breast cancer have improved by 20 per cent, up to 80 per cent in the last 20 years
• Cancer Research UK is the leading funder of research into breast cancer in the UK and spent more than �25 million on research into the disease last year

Early detection saves lives

Be breast aware and follow the five point code.

• Know what is normal for you
• Look at and feel your breasts
• Know what changes to look for
• Report any changes without delay
• Go for breast screening if you are over 50

What changes should I look for?

Most changes are not cause by cancer but it is very important to report anything unusual to your doctor.� Look for.

• Changes in the shape, size or feel of your breasts
• A new lump or thickening in one breast or armpit
• Any puckering, dimpling or redness of the skin
• Changes in the position of the nipple, a a rash or nipple discharge
• Pain or discomfort that is new to you and felt only on one side

For more information about breast cancer, visit www.cancerhelp.org.uk or http://info.cancerresearchuk.org

By supporting Cancer Research UK 's All Join Together campaign, you can help us to raise awareness of breast cancer and funds for scientific research into the disease.�

For more information please visit www.cancerresearchuk.org/breastcancer

Click on our Charities page to see how Ladies Circle helps Cancer Research UK