In solidarity with the 55,000 women in the United Kingdom that are diagnosed with Breast Cancer a year, The University of Brighton Netball Team is hosting: A nonstop netball tournament lasting 5 hours and 50 minutes. Our main aim is to raise £550 for Breast Cancer Now which focuses solely on the prediction and prevention of breast cancer. They also aim to help make sure no one in the future goes through Breast Cancer alone and no one loses someone they love. Another goal we hope to achieve is to spread awareness and encourage people to research the early signs of Breast Cancer and check themselves. 

For more information on the sign and symptoms of breast cancer please visit: https://breastcancernow.org/information-support/have-i-got-breast-cancer/signs-symptoms-breast-cancer however, to outline some crucial points please read below:

Breast cancer can cause a number of signs and symptoms.

See your GP if you notice a change to your breast that’s new or unusual for you.  

Signs and symptoms of breast cancer include: 

• A lump or swelling in the breast, upper chest, or armpit
• A change to the skin, such as puckering or dimpling
• A change in the colour of the breast – the breast may look red or inflamed
• A nipple change, for example, it has become pulled in (inverted)
• Rash or crusting around the nipple
• Unusual liquid (discharge) from either nipple
• Changes in size or shape of the breast

On its own, pain in your breasts is not usually a sign of breast cancer. But look out for pain in your breast or armpit that can be felt all or almost all the time.

Although rare, men can get breast cancer. The most common symptom of breast cancer in men is a lump in the chest area

See your GP if you notice a change

Most breast changes, including breast lumps, are not cancer. But the sooner breast cancer is found, the more successful treatment is likely to be.  

Get any new or unusual changes checked by a GP. 

How to check your breasts

Checking your breasts is as easy as TLC:

• Touch your breasts: can you feel anything new or unusual?
• Look for changes: does anything look different to you?
• Check any new or unusual changes with a GP

Everyone will have their way of touching and looking for changes. 

Get used to checking regularly and be aware of anything new or different for you.

Check your whole breast area, including up to your collarbone (upper chest) and armpits.

If you're worried about breast health or Breast Cancer you can speak to the breast care nurses for free by calling 0808 800 6000 or by email.

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