Breast Cancer Awareness Health Webinar
25 Oct 2024
Sign up for Breast Cancer Awareness Webinar on Monday, 25 November
Over 55,900 people are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, focusing on getting more people learning and talking about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, checking their breasts and chest and most importantly seeking help if they have concerns.
Prevent Breast Cancer Health Hour webinar at UoM: Monday, 25November 12:00 to 13:00
To help us find out more about breast cancer, we have invited Prevent Breast Cancer to host a ‘Health Hour’ webinar that will discuss:
- How to reduce your risk of developing the disease
- Signs and symptoms to look out for
- Causes of breast cancer
- How to check yourself
- Why we’re focused on prevention
- Latest research findings
Why is it important to be breast aware?
Checking your breasts regularly for any unusual changes can help discover breast cancer early. It’s important to recognise when something’s not right. If you find changes in your breasts that are not normal for you, speak with your GP as soon as possible.
Attending your breast screening appointment is really important: breast screening can help to find small changes in the breast before there are any other signs or symptoms. Early detection may mean simpler and more successful treatment.
Transgender and non-binary people and breast cancer
Everyone has breast tissue and people of all genders can get breast cancer. Regular self-checking for everyone, regardless of gender is essential. There are many resources available to offer guidance on checking your breasts, such as this short video check your breasts.
It is essential to be aware of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and to get checked with your doctor if you have concerns. Prevent Breast Cancer advise on useful tips and advice on attending a breast/chest screening appointment. Macmillan Cancer Support provide cancer screening information for transgender and non-binary people to learn more about what types of screening are right for you.
Breast cancer in men
Around 400 men a year in the UK are diagnosed with breast cancer: breast cancer in men is often discovered later, so it is vital that more men become aware of the causes and signs of breast cancer and what they can do to reduce their risk of getting this disease. The first symptom of breast cancer that men may notice is a painless lump under the nipple or areola. If you are worried, there is more information about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer in men.
Support
Peer Support Group for People Impacted by Cancer
The Peer Support Group for People Impacted by Cancer aims to support anyone who has been impacted by cancer in any way: as a sufferer, as a carer, or simply as a friend. This group brings together people in a safe and supportive environment to discuss and share experiences as well as signposting people to internal and external support which is available. To find out more and be added to this group, contact equalityanddiversity@manchester.ac.uk
Peer support: If you would like to be connected to another member of the group to chat about a particular aspect, then please message equalityanddiversity@manchester.ac.uk and they will send anonymised details to the group list.
Support for line managers supporting a colleague with breast cancer: the university has guidance information available on how to support a colleague diagnosed with cancer. Macmillan Cancer Support also offer resources and guidance for line managers supporting a colleague diagnosed with Cancer. Find out more here.
Supporting someone with breast cancer
If a loved one or colleague has been diagnosed with breast cancer, you can offer both practical support and emotional support.
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