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All boobs are special and deserve to be treated like queens! That means you need to pay your boobs special attention and check them regularly, and not just because it’s Breast Cancer Awareness month, but because familiarizing yourself with how your boobs look and feel could save your life! Remember your boobs are fragile, and the most important thing you can do is get to know them and take care of them.
In the UK and US, 1 in 8 women are affected by breast cancer, and it’s the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in women under 40. What causes breast cancer is still not entirely known, according to Cancer.org “Changes or mutations in DNA can cause normal breast cells to become cancer,” but only 10% of breast cancers are caused by family history. However, if breast cancer is found in the early stages, the higher the rate of successfully treating it becomes: The five-year survival rate of early-stage breast cancer is 80-90%, falling to just 24% for diagnosis at a later stage. This means it really is so important to check your breasts regularly and familiarize yourself with them so that you’re able to spot any changes.
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How to check your boobs:
We love the Coppafeel charity, which helps to educate and remind young people to check their boobs. Check out their chart below for direction and head over to the CoppaFeel page here, for more details on each step.
Remember, if you do find something different, don’t expect the worst, but do make an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible. There are lots of reasons why your breasts might change, so having a professional take a look is key. Go to the CoppaFeel site for more details on how to check your boobs and to find out more. You can even get a boob-check reminder.
5 ways you can get involved and help to raise awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness month:
1. Do a Walk:
Unite, ignite, fight! You can help to raise awareness and funds to save lives from breast cancer by doing an organized charity walk. In the US, you can join with The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, who organize non-competetive three to five mile walks to bring people together to “raise money to fund innovative research, provide free information and support, and to help people reduce their breast cancer risk or find it early when it’s most treatable.” If you’re based in the UK, check out Breast Cancer Care and you can take part in a Pink Ribbon Charity Walk to raise awareness.
2. Go Shopping:
Get your fix and do good at the same time! There are tons of amazing companies offering to donate money, proceeds, and products to help raise awareness and money for tons of breast cancer charities – all you have to do is go shopping! From Becca Cosmetics highlighters and Bobbi Brown lipsticks to hair dryers, sheet masks and makeup brushes – now is the time to get your beauty fix and not feel guilty about it! Go shopping and help a good cause, check out these 10 amazing products raising money for breast cancer charities here.
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3. Tell Your Friends:
Share this post with your friends, screenshot the CoppaFeel chart above and send it to your Whatsapp groups, or tell your family or colleagues to get checking their boobs. And breast cancer also affects men, so shout about it to everyone.
4. Do An Event:
Organize a bake sale in your office or school to raise awareness and funds. It’s super easy: people bring in cakes and others can make donations that go to a breast cancer charity or people can wear pink to support, and you can also include a donation box. We did an event to raise awareness in the Huda Beauty offices too, check it out:
5. Volunteer at The National Breast Cancer Foundation:
The National Breast Cancer Foundation has a ton of volunteering opportunities you can get involved in. From packing HOPE Kits for women undergoing breast cancer to helping spread the word and empowering people in your community. Find out more and sign up here.
You can also donate online to your favorite breast cancer awareness or research charity. Some of our faves are: CoppaFeel, The Christie Charity, Breast Cancer Research UK, and Breast Cancer Care. Please feel free to share any stories, charities, or initiatives with us in the comments below, and don’t forget to check your boobs. X
We’re so happy to hear that <3 Thank you once again for sharing your story xx
Hi gorgeous, thank you so much for sharing your story, we’re sure this will inspire other women to check themselves – your story could even help save people’s lives. 🙂 Wishing you all the best for the future and we’re so happy that you had that mammogram and managed to catch it early. Loads of love, Team HB xxx
Thank you very much. A friend sent this post to me wanting me to tell my story. I truly hope this does help someone else. My doctors have been great and now I am cancer free.
Hi gorgeous, thank you so much for sharing your story. We’re so relieved that you checked yourself and took action when you found those 2 small spots and we’re so pleased to hear you’ve recovered 🙂 Wishing you all the best for the future. Loads of love, Team HB xxx
I’m a 1 year breast cancer survivor. February 2017 my mammogram showed I had 2 small spots on my right breast. Had a biopsy and it came back as cancer positive. June 5, 2017; bilaterial double mastectomy with breast reconstruction. Doctors used other tissue from my body so everything was mine to begin with. No chemo or radiation was needed since it was not in my lympnoids. Make sure to always have your annual exam as I caught mine early.
I am a breast cancer survivor for 1 year. In 2017 I had a mammogram. The doctors found two small spots in my right breast. I had a biopsy and it was cancer. I have the Brac 1 Mutation Gene that can cause Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer. The doctor wanted me to have Bilateral Double Mastectomy. On June 5, 2017 I had my Mastectomy with reconstruction surgery. The doctors preformed a HIEP reconstruction procedure. They use your own.tissue from other areas of your body to make your new breast. You can barely tell that I had surgery. I have no saline or cilicone implants. I had a mammogram every year. My cancer was found early and had not spread in my lymph node. I had no Chemo.or Radiation. I am living proof you need to get your mammogram when your doctor tells you
I am a breast cancer survivor for 1 year. I
had a mammogram February 2017 and found I had two small spots on my right breast. They did a biopsy and it was cancer. I have the Brac 1 Mutation Gene so the doctor wanted me to have a double mastectomy. I wanted to have reconstruction surgery while doing the mastectomy. I chose to have the HIEP reconstruction to use my one tissue not saline or silicone implants. I had the surgery June 5, 2017. I did not have cancer in the lymph node. I did not have chemo or radiation treatments. I did mammograms every year. I am glad I found the breast cancer early.My breast look like I did not have surgery. Only problem the feeling is no longer there.
Hey Nader! Wow, you are one amazing, supportive husband! Stay tuned. X
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Hey Huda..
My mom who is 61 years..recently diagnosed with 1st stage of breastcancer she is so upset and sad ..thinking neither she drink or smoke whole of life she wS so conscious with her health ….then why me..??
She got the lump removed and going through chemo sessions…which is making her more stressed..she keeps on thinking about the pain and also loosing her beautiful hair and becoming ugly…she never imagined her life will turn upside down with this..But being the elder daughter I keep on motivating with lot of positivity that she will fight bravely amd come bavk with victory..please keep her in prayers..Thanks
I had a scare couple of months ago. They found a lump in my left breast! I had a core biopsy, it was scary! My world had shattered. I was planning my future already in case I died soon. I was scared about what would happen to my children. Got the results back and they were clear! I was so relieved!
Hi gorgeous, thank you so much for sharing that with us! This is why it’s so important to check and we’re SO happy to hear you got the results back clear! All our love to you and your family, and please feel free to share this post and help spread the word – it could make a difference to someone’s life! xxx
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This is my story- In March 2018 I felt some uneasiness and pain in my left breast. I ignored it hoping that it would go away and thinking that it may be because I might be starting my period soon however, the pain didn’t go away, it continued. By May 2018, the pain was somewhat unbearable at times! I couldn’t sleep on my left side, I couldn’t lift my left arm and every time someone nudged me I tried hard not to wince or even cry! You know the feeling when you fear for the worst and it’s in your head so you don’t want it to.be confirmed, I was going through that! I didn’t want to.find.out what it was because I have two young children and I got really scared I suppose. I didn’t want to know what it was! One day I felt the lump! My worst fear was coming true! I decided to keep it quiet. It was now June 2018, I was fasting and the pain got worse and after breaking my fast at my mum’s I burst into tears becausr i couldny move my arm properly. My mum made me promise that id go to the docs and thats when I took it seriously and made that call the next day and went to the docs the following week. The docs confirmed I had a lump and I was given a hospital appointment straight away. They done some scans at the hospital and told me I would have to have a core biopsy! It was a thibk needle the size of half a pencil they injected in my breast to get some tissue sample out to test if I had cancer. I cried the whole time even though the doctors were talking to me to keep my mind off it. I wasn’t crying because it hurt. I was crying because I was wondering what would happen to my children (eldesr 7 and youngest 3). Every mother wants to see their children grow up, settle into good careers and have a family of their own. I might not! I was planning for things I wanted to get to be before I died! Let’s face it, cancer is deadly! Fast forward to end of June…the results came back clear! I was so glad and even enjoyed Eid properly with clear mind.
Thank you so much for sharing, my love! We’re so glad you finally got it tested and it all came back clear. The whole process is very scary, but getting things done as soon as you find anything is always best – well done for being so brave! Lots of love, Team HB xx