Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a global campaign held every October to raise awareness of breast cancer, promote earlier diagnosis, and support people affected.
Breast Cancer is the most common type of cancer in women in the UK, but anyone can get breast cancer, including men.
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month:
- Learn about the signs and symptoms and know what to look out for during regular breast checks
- Know your normal – if something doesn’t feel right speak to your GP
- Attend breast screening appointments – the earlier breast cancer is found, the better the chance of beating it!
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If you or a loved one is affected by breast cancer, you are not alone, and support is available. Please click the links to the NHS website for organisation’s providing support to both women and men, including: Breast Cancer Now and Macmillan Support
Wear It Pink Day
To help raise awareness and show your support for those living with breast cancer, join Breast Cancer Now and ‘wear it pink‘ on Friday 23rd October!
Visit Breast Cancer Now for more information on how you can get involved, including access to variety of downloadable resources, including ‘The Big Pink Quiz 2026‘ posters and more.
Breast Awareness Drop In Sessions
Throughout the month colleagues can visit drop in sessions with the MFT Breast Care Specialist Nursing Team at Macmillan Centres across the Trust for advice on breast awarness, self-examination, signs and symptoms to look out for.
No appointment needed, please see poster for
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