I am also an Accredited Breast Prosthesis and Specialist Bra Fitter, so every day I see the effects of what Breast Cancer does.
I want to educate women in particular when they come into store for a Bra Fitting that whilst we are fitting you for your bra that you become comfortable with us and also within yourselves to make sure that you are checking on a regular basis.
I also get asked the question about, if I have implants do I still need to check, the answer is YES, YOU do.
So, how long has it been since you have really looked at your breasts?
Become familiar with your breasts, because everyone’s breasts look and feel differently, you need to start looking and feeling your breasts on a regular basis please.
Now this goes for men as well, yes men do develop breast cancer too.
Like women men have breast tissue and can develop breast cancer although not as common as women but with statistics of men diagnosed under the age of 75 being one in 1,258 with currently 12 men diagnosed a year and women currently one in 8 under the age of 85.
So what should you be looking for?
1. A new lump in your breast or underarm (armpit).
2. Thickening or swelling of part of your breast.
3. Irritation or dimpling of your breast skin.
4. Redness or flaky skin in your nipple area or your breast.
5. Pulling in of your nipple or pain in your area.
6. Nipple discharge other than breast milk.
7. Any change in the size or the shape of your breast.
8. Pain in any area of your breast, up near your shoulder and under your armpit as well.
So, please ensure you get into a routine to check on a regular basis, or like our Facebook page for a monthly reminder both Ladies and Gents.
www.facebook.com/heavenlycurves
Or Ladies make an appointment for a Bra Fitting and get a free 3 Step Breast Check Shower Cards while stocks last kindly supplied by The Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation.
Here are also some events you can support, or some ideas to hold an event to fundraise as well.
Sydney breast Cancer Foundation – Friday, October 14 2016
http://www.sbcf.org.au/events/index.cfm#event51
SO BRAVE Calendar Launch in store @ Heavenly Curves
https://www.facebook.com/events/633884793438251/
Mc Grath Foundation Signature High Tea
http://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/signaturehightea
Hold a Girls Night In or Pink Breakfast
http://nbcf.org.au/fundraise/explore-fundraising-opportunities/
Pink Ribbon Motorcycle Ride
https://www.facebook.com/events/1745592042347384/
Support local support groups:
https://www.facebook.com/PinkFinssCharity
https://www.facebook.com/camdensurvivorsbreastcancer
http://www.bci.org.au/support
I also would like to acknowledge the following foundations for information supplied in this editorial.
www.bcna.org.au
If you know anyone that has had breast surgery then please give them our details, we have a private and personal room for breast form fittings, post-surgical bras, pocketed bras, swimwear, lingerie, active wear and more in store. Just give us a call to make your personal fitting appointment.
Maria Silvestri is owner - Accredited Breast Prosthesis & Specialist Bra Fitter Heavenly Curves.
