Check Your Breasts with CoppaFeel!

Breast cancer can affect people of any age or gender, and it is one of the most common cancers in the UK, accounting for 15% of all new cases.

Did you know that:

• Around 2,500 people under the age of 40 are diagnosed with breast cancer every year in the UK

• 1 in 7 women in the UK will develop breast cancer in their lifetime

• Nearly 400 men in the UK are diagnosed with breast cancer every year.

  (Source: CoppaFeel! & Cancer Research UK)

Currently, the NHS England breast screening service covers women 50 to 70-years-old. As most of our patients are young adults and will not be eligible for the NHS breast screening, we want to focus on promoting self-checking so you could be proactive about your own health early on.

That is why we are sharing the crucial work by CoppaFeel! to teach you step-by-step how to check your breasts and chest (don't forget your collarbone and armpits), as well as signs to be aware of.

CoppaFeel! is the first UK breast cancer charity to create awareness in young people. It was founded in 2009 by Kris Hallenga and her twin sister Maren, after Kris was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 23.

Watch the video tutorial: How To Check Your Breasts, Pecs or Chest | CoppaFeel!

Checking resources trans and non-binary people, including changes to look out for during transitioning: Resources for Trans and Non-Binary People - CoppaFeel!

Remember that all bodies are different and breasts and nipples come in all shapes and sizes. Plus, if you have regular periods, some changes in your body happen naturally. So it is important to check routinely (every month) to know what normal feels like for you.

CoppaFeel! also shines light on breast health inequities in marginalised communities and co-develops materials and awareness content with other charities; have a look below:

• Our new translated checking leaflets 🍉 🍉 - CoppaFeel!

• The Chest Checklist | CoppaFeel! x Black Women Rising

• Let’s Talk Breast Cancer Awareness Within The Muslim Community

• 'It's important to stand up for yourself' - Nahila's Story

You can also check nhs.uk for health information on How to check your breasts or chest - NHS, Breast lumps - NHS, and Breast cancer in women - NHS/Breast cancer in men - NHS.