DON’T DELAY ON BREAST HEALTH

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is in October, so it’s a timely reminder to stay on top of breast health. Familiarising yourself with the look as well as the feel of your breasts is important, and while we all know lumps are one major sign to look for, there are other symptoms, too. Dr Nick Zdenkowski from Breast Cancer Trials explains what to keep an eye out for.

PAIN IN THE ARMPIT AND BREAST

Breast pain isn’t a common symptom of breast cancer, however if the pain is new and persistent, speak with your doctor.

Most women will experience some sort of breast pain over the course of their life. This may be accompanied by tenderness, lumpiness, fullness, heaviness or an increase in breast size. The discomfort can

Minogue was 36 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005. She’s since been given the all-clear after treatment.