insideKENT Magazine Issue 20 - Sep/Oct 2013 | Page 73

How do I check my breasts? Not all breast cancers appear as a lump, and not all breast lumps are breast cancer. Being familiar with your own body will make it easier to spot any changes. There’s no right or wrong way to check your breasts. Try to get used to looking at and feeling your breasts regularly, it may be easiest for you to do this with soapy hands whilst washing, whilst moisturising or when getting dressed. Remember t