Touch Look Check
Anyone can get breast cancer. Get to know your normal by checking your breasts regularly. Touch your breasts. Look for changes. Check anything new or unusual with a GP.
Noticed anything new or unusual?
Your breasts can change for many reasons – like the menopause, pregnancy and breastfeeding, puberty or even during your period. So, if you check them regularly, you’ll be able to spot any new or unusual changes that should be checked out by a GP.
Anyone can get breast cancer
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Breast cancer in younger women
2,300 women under 40 are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. Make a habit of checking by putting a reminder in your phone or diary.
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Support for men
Men can get breast cancer too. Although it’s rare, 370 men are diagnosed each year. So, it’s important for men to be body aware.
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Breast cancer in ethnic communities
In the UK, breast cancer is less common in women from South Asian, black, Chinese and mixed communities. But they face lower survival rates.
Watch: What's your normal?
Felt or seen anything unusual? If so, contact a GP and get it checked out.
Spread the word – Touch Look Check
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Learn about public health talks
Our talks cover important information on breast cancer, so you can raise awareness in the community.
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Share the TLC infographic
Share and save our TLC poster on Twitter to make sure everyone knows the signs of breast cancer.
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Learn what to look out for
Get to know your breasts with some TLC - Touch Look Check.
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