Today, Rebecca attended an event in Parliament to help raise awareness of Breast Cancer Now and their ‘Touch, Look, Check’ campaign.
Your breasts can change throughout your life for many reasons like the menopause, pregnancy and breastfeeding, or puberty. If you check them regularly, you’ll be able to spot any new or unusual changes that should be checked out by a GP. A regular screening is important for all women.
Rebecca commented: "Being able to identify possible signs of breast cancer is an important skill that we should all learn. Breast Cancer Now does great work to help people across the UK receive the life-saving treatment they need."
The Government is also dedicated to eradicating Breast Cancer. In January, Ministers pledged £10 million to deliver 29 new breast cancer screening units and nearly 70 life-saving upgrades to speed up diagnoses and treatment. These units have been placed in areas where they are most needed, increasing capacity to make sure people can get the care when they need it.
Early detection is vital, NHS England encourages women of all ages to be aware of their breast health and to know how to check themselves for cancer symptoms.
If you are looking for details for how to donate to their work, details of their research work and details the support they have available to those who have developed breast cancer and are going through treatment, you can find out more on what to look for and advice on breast cancer at the Breast Cancer Now website https://breastcancernow.org .
In Essex, Lady McAdden is proud to be the only Breast Cancer Charity in the UK to currently offer one-to-one support with a nurse for Breast Awareness appointments, both remotely and face-to-face. They raise awareness of the early detection of breast cancer through education and advice. Morrisons Canvey Island collected 1675 Bras and raised £1323 for the charity. You can find out more on their website https://ladymcadden.org/ or CALL: 01702 343288
The nearby NHS Southend Hospital also has a dedicated breast cancer screening unit. If you are concerned after self-examination, you can contact them at 01702 385024. More information is found on their NHS page, linked here.
