BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH – OCTOBER 2023

Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Mornington Medical Group

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer amongst women in Australia.

Its incidence is increasing – with 1 in 7 Australian women and about 1 in 600 Australian men expected to be diagnosed in their lifetime.
9 Australians still lose their life to the disease every single day.

Symptoms of breast cancer may include:

  • A lump or thickening in the breast, especially if it is only in one breast
  • Changes to the shape or size of the breast
  • Changes to the shape of the nipple, such as crusting, sores or ulcers, redness or inversion (a nipple that turns in when it used to point out).
  • Changes to the skin of the breast, such as dimpling (sometimes looking like an orange peel), a rash, scaly appearance, unusual redness or other colour changes
  • Fluid leaking or discharge from the nipple that occurs without squeezing
  • Persistent, unusual pain that doesn’t go away
  • Swelling or discomfort in the armpit

Get involved with Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October by:

  • Educating yourself and spreading awareness about breast cancer
  • Making a donation
  • Volunteering
  • Speaking with your GP if you have any questions

For more information, visit:https://nbcf.org.au/about-breast-cancer