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LIVE HEALTHY NOW - Episode 56
Breast Cancer Awareness: Know your breasts
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This month is breast cancer awareness month and sadly, we all know someone touched by breast cancer.
But almost half of women do not regularly check their breasts and 1 in 10 have never checked them.
“If you are diagnosed with breast cancer there’s a lot of change and fear that you are going to encounter. So, regardless of the improvements we’ve seen in survival rates, it’s a disease that we really want to protect ourselves from and watch out for those early warning signs and symptoms.”
— Nicola Mercer
“Check yourself regularly: While you’re in the shower take your three fingers and just press starting in the centre of the breast and work your way out, press all the way down. If you feel anything different or unusual, see your doctor right away.”
— Amy Dave
Breast cancer occurs in every country in the world and the rate of breast cancer in women has doubled over the past 50 years. A woman born after 1960 and living in the UK has an estimated 1 in 7 lifetime risk of developing breast cancer and 1 woman every 10 minutes here in the UK is diagnosed with breast cancer, making it the most common type of cancer.
Thankfully we’ve seen many advancements in the treatment of breast cancer which has led to much improved survival rates. However, it is still a disease that nobody wants to have to face, so it is crucial that all women understand how to check their breasts and commit to regularly checking them, as well as understanding that seeking fast medical support is essential.
We’re joined by Amy Dave, a Physician Assistant who spent 10 years working in oncology roles and who is herself a two-time cancer survivor. Amy is here to share her story of being diagnosed with two very different cancers and how she supports herself to live a strong, healthy life. We hear from Amy exactly how to check your breasts and she gives so much valuable advice to help you know what to check for, when to check, and how to get the right medical support.
In our conversation we share:
The impact that a cancer diagnosis has on you and your family.
The learnings Amy had as a cancer patient and survivor that changed her approach as a health care provider.
The changes to how Amy has approached her health post-cancer.
The exact way to check your breasts and when you should do this.
The signs to feel and look for to indicate whether you have a change that needs investigating.
Why it is imperative that any changes are referred to your doctor or clinician without hesitation.
What can impact your cancer risk and the importance of building healthy habits.
Getting the right support as you navigate cancer treatment and when you rebuild your strength post-cancer.
Start your monthly self-breast check now!
Amy’s FREE video guiding you through how to correctly check your breasts.
About Amy:
Amy Dave is a Physician Assistant with almost 10 years experience working in oncology. She is also a two-time cancer survivor. She currently works as a coach to those undergoing treatments for cancer.
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