Contributed by Trudy Kennedy
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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
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