WOMEN'S
ISSUES

National
Vice President Morag Daley
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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
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October
is Breast Cancer awareness month
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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.
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Look
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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
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Feel
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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
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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.
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