Breast cancer is now the most common cancer in the UK (excluding non melanoma skin cancer). It is by far the most common cancer in women.
1 in 8 women and 1 in 870 men in the UK develop breast cancer during their lifetime.
Anything that increases the risk of getting a disease is called a risk factor.
Having one or more of the following risk factors doesn’t mean that you will definitely get breast cancer. Many people who have these factors never get it and some people with no risk factors develop it.
Every woman wants to know what she can do to lower her risk of breast cancer. Some of the factors associated with breast cancer — being a woman, your age, and your genetics, for example — can’t be changed. Other factors — being overweight, lack of exercise, smoking cigarettes, and eating unhealthy food — can be changed by making choices. By choosing the healthiest lifestyle options possible, you can empower yourself and make sure your breast cancer risk is as low as possible.
Some of the known risk factors for breast cancer are listed below. However, there are other risks not listed, and some people may develop the disease who do not show any risk factors.
It is vital that we look after our bodies and that we try and reduce any risk by looking at our lifestyle. Check your breasts regularly for abnormalities and if in any doubt make an appointment with a GP for a check-up.
Throughout the month of October, Medcare is also offering a Mammogram for the promotional price of ONLY 65 euros (normal price 140 euros).
How to check yourself for breast cancer video
Any women concerned about a lump or if you want to book a mammogram please call Medcare to make an appointment with the Doctor on 966 860 258.