Breast health facts

Chrissy wanted you to touch yourself. To know what your breasts feel like. To know how they feel. And if something's changed, to see your doctor.

No one knows your body like you do. That’s why knowing your normal is so important. Here are some facts about breast cancer.

  • Up to 80% of young women find breast cancers symptoms themselves

    Young women have denser breast tissue making mammographic screening less effective. The best way to find breast cancer early is by regularly touching yourself.

  • Every day, two women under 40 are diagnosed with breast cancer

    Breast cancer is estimated to be the most commonly diagnosed cancer for women aged 20-39 years.

  • 1 in 8 Women will develop breast cancer.

    Early detection gives you a much greater chance of being treated successfully, that’s why it’s important to know how your breasts look and feel.

  • Women of all ages are at risk

    If your breasts look or feel different, please see your doctor immediately.

  • Less than 5% of women with breast cancer have a family history

    You know the drill. Stop smoking, maintain a healthy body weight, be active most days and keep an eye on how much booze you drink.

  • Reduce your cancer risk

    If someone in your family has had breast cancer and you feel concerned - speak to your doctor.

  • A mammogram is a low-dose x-ray

    Screening mammograms are performed on women without any symptoms of breast cancer and may find a cancer that is too small to feel.

Get in touch with your breasts

Chrissy wanted you to touch yourself. To know what your breasts feel like. To know how they feel. And if something's changed, to see your doctor.

No one knows your body like you do. That’s why knowing your normal is so important. Here’s some facts about breast cancer.

  • Up to 80% of young women find breast cancers symptoms themselves

    Young women have denser breast tissue making mammographic screening less effective. The best way to find breast cancer early is by regularly touching yourself.

  • Every day, two women under 40 are diagnosed with breast cancer

    Breast cancer is estimated to be the most commonly diagnosed cancer for women aged 20-39 years.

  • 1 in 8 Women will develop breast cancer.

    Early detection gives you a much greater chance of being treated successfully, that’s why it’s important to know how your breasts look and feel.

  • Women of all ages are at risk

    If your breasts look or feel different, please see your doctor immediately.

  • Less than 5% of women with breast cancer have a family history

    You know the drill. Stop smoking, maintain a healthy body weight, be active most days and keep an eye on how much booze you drink.

  • Reduce your cancer risk

    If someone in your family has had breast cancer and you feel concerned - speak to your doctor.

  • A mammogram is a low-dose x-ray

    Screening mammograms are performed on women without any symptoms of breast cancer and may find a cancer that is too small to feel.