Circle - THE organisation for young women

WOMEN'S ISSUES

National Vice President Morag Daley

- has responsibility for promoting Circle in the field of Women's Issues and for liaising with other organisations

Recent projects that NALC has been consulted on/invited to/attended meetings about - are highlighted below

Morag will keep you updated throughout the year on relevant issues - so don't forget to keep checking on this page

October is Breast Cancer awareness month

	What you should do ?
You can help yourself by checking your breasts at least once a month. Why not try doing it in the shower, using your hands to wash yourself rather than a sponge or flannel? Just a few minutes every now and then could help save your life. Look for these changes, and remember, if you are in any doubt visit your doctor.
	Look ! Look at yourself in the mirror; look for changes that are unusual. For example: -Any change in the shape or size of the breast or nipple -Any change in the position or colouring of the nipple, including inversion -Any dimpling, denting, scaling or discolouration of the skin
	Feel ! Feel your breasts; feel for anything that is not normally there. For example: -A lump or swelling in your breast, that feels different from the rest of your breast tissue -A lump or swelling in the armpit, arm or around your collarbone
	Be breast aware ! Recognise any other changes. For example: -Discharge from one or both nipples -A pain in the breast, armpit or arm that is new for you. :
	Click on this text for further breast awareness information via the Cancer Research UK "Briefsheets" file in .pdf format. WHY NOT ALSO CHECK OUT OTHER SITES such as CRUK, Estee Lauder and Breast Cancer Campaign ???????

Be breast aware !